Tag: nature
Mother Nature’s secrets are revealed in late autumn
Tami Gingrich reveals the secrets that become apparent in Ohio in late autumn after the trees drop their leaves.
The not-so-blessed praying mantis
Tami Gingrich sheds light on the vicious feeding habits of different species of praying mantises, and the plight non-native species can be to pollinators.
What’s in the trees? It’s fall webworms
As summer begins to wane, messy web-like structures begin to appear near the ends of tree branches. These silken structures are the abodes of fall webworms.
It’s elderberry time!
Tami Gingrich shares tips for identifying the American elderberry and using its berries.
The mulberry tree
Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
Confusing spring lookalikes: Coltsfoot vs dandelion
Although they are often confused for one another, coltsfoot and dandelion plants have noticeable differences. Learn how to tell them apart.
Serviceberry: The Giving Tree
Tami Gingirch shares the history and environmental impact of the serviceberry tree — one of our earliest blooming native tree species in Ohio.
Tree farmer finds evidence of Wood Wide Web in Ohio
An Ohio tree farmer believes he's documented evidence of the existence of the interconnection of forest plants via fungal networks on his property.
The American kestrel: A falcon in peril
Tami Gingrich discusses the value of Ohio's smallest bird of prey, the American Kestrel, and her efforts to boost its numbers.
The wonderful, magical complexities of nature
Eric Keller discusses science and how, though complex, it can be used to understand God's creations.
