Thursday, March 19, 2026
Seventeen Polyphemus males

Tami Gingrich outlines the effects of light pollution on native moth populations and makes suggestions for helping them.
spittlebug abode

Retired biologist Tami Gingrich explores the hidden lives of spittlebugs inside their unique homes — frothy blobs surrounding the stems of plants.
Io moth

Tami Gingrich explores why moths have distinct circular, concentric rings made up of contrasting colors on their wings, mimicking an eyeball.
cottonwood accumulation

Retired wildlife biologist Tami Gingrich details the unique qualities of the cottonwood tree, highlighting their showy seed dispersal.
Tulip tree blossom

Tami Gingrich delves into the value of tulip trees, detailing their beautiful blooms and the bevy of pollinators they support throughout the spring.
a behemoth femal

Tami Gingrich explores the unique qualities and lifecycle of snapping turtles, as egg-laying season is upon us in northeast Ohio.
Felix in his backpack

Tami Gingrich shares a story about her friend Grace, Grace's cat Felix and the special bond they formed.
juvenile robin

Tami Gingrich offers a look inside the lifecycle of the American robin — a songbird that should never be taken for granted.
Sowbug

In her wildlife column this week, Tami Gingrich takes readers inside the lives of sowbugs.
house sparrow

Tami Gingrich explains the devastation house sparrows cause and highlights strategies to protect bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds.