Tag: nature
Forests are great teachers
Judith Sutherland recalls childhood memories of afternoons spent in the woods behind her family farm.
Is it a praying or preying mantis?
Measuring up to 4 inches long, mantises are hard to miss. And because they are such beneficial insects, they get a lot of attention.
Shale gas development spurs invasive plant spread in Pa. forests
A team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found that invasive plants are increasing with natural gas development.
Kentucky 4-H plans solar eclipse camp
The West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs is in the direct path of a total solar eclipse that will occur Aug. 21.
Tuscarawas River to be designated state water trail
The local organization Rural Action is working with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District to designate the Tuscarawas River as a state water trail.
Earthworms: Blessing or curse?
Over the last 200 years, northern temperate forests in the U.S. have been invaded by numerous earthworm species native to Europe and Asia.
Get your hands on nature
Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center is home to more than 300 mounts and more than 300 animal skins. They opened a new expansion with youth in mind.
Consider a nature-themed holiday gift
With only a few weeks until Christmas, here are a few suggestions for some less familiar nature-themed holiday gifts.
Give the gift of nature
The feeling and enjoyment that one gets from nature will last much longer than an article of clothing or a box of candy.
Nature lovers have many book choices
Scott Shalaway ensures readers have time to consider some of this fall's new nature-themed books before the holidays.
