Can Asia end its uncontrolled consumption of wildlife? Here’s how North America did it a century ago
June 18, 2020
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 >
Nature Now! What’s That Glow?
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 >
Explore Your Nature Neighborhood
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 >
Nature Now! Taken for Granite
June 11, 2020
I’m not a geologist but I don’t take for granted how important geology is to life on Earth. Present day North Carolina is the result of a long history of geologic events involving erupting volcanoes, continental collisions and sedimentation along with lots of weathering and erosion! The diversity of life in natural areas is the… Read More >
What To Do If You Spot A Fawn
June 4, 2020
Spring is the time for renewal and (re)birth. This is true for many of our native mammals, including white-tailed deer. Mating occurs in the fall. And after a gestation period of about 200 days, fawns begin to be born across North Carolina. As early as mid-May fawns start showing up in the eastern part of… Read More >