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“This plant, commonly called Venus’ fly-trap, from the rapidity and force of its movements, is one of the most wonderful in the world” and “is one of the most beautifully adapted plants in the vegetable kingdom.” ~Charles Darwin I’ve never been a huge fan of pines. When I lived in Durham, my house was surrounded… Read More >

As I walked down the stairs of my front porch, I noticed some strange squiggly lines on the handrail. The more I looked around, the more I saw the same kind of markings on other objects in my yard, even on the backboard of the basketball hoop! I wasn’t the only one who had noticed… Read More >

It was a dark time for animals. Poaching was rampant. Wild birds and mammals were being slaughtered by the thousands. An out-of-control wildlife trade was making once-common animals hard to find and pushing rare species into extinction. This is the story of North America a century ago, and of Asia today. But there was a surprise ending… Read More >

The other day, I was on the phone and pacing in my driveway when I noticed an unusual creature scurrying across the pavement. When I looked closer, I realized I was looking at something I’d never seen before! Luckily, I had my phone and I quickly snapped a picture (below) to upload to iNaturalist… not… Read More >

This series offers tips and information to help you explore nature in your yard or local park through observation and nature journaling. Each topic includes a video and follow-up activities. We recommend getting started by creating a nature journal out of common household materials. Then, choose a topic that interests you to continue exploring. Educators:… Read More >