Tag: nature
Like clean water? Then protect the mussels
Learn more about freshwater mussels; their role in the ecosystems of rivers, lakes and streams in the Midwest and how you can help protect them.
Nothing says summer like the great American road trip
Julie Geiss shares memories from a recent family road trip to Assateague State Park and National Seashore and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Mill Creek is a place of peace, beauty
Julie Geiss recounts the views of a recent trip to Mill Creek Park. Learn more about the history of the man-made structures and the beauty around them.
Remember the lessons learned from the stillness of nature
Julie Geiss shares some recent experiences with nature that have mesmerized her and her children.
Skunk cabbage: aromatic, early sign of spring
In early spring, if your daily travels take you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, you might notice skunk cabbage growing through the snow.
No binoculars in computer birding
If you need a feather fix until cold winter weather really sets in, try some of Scott Shalaway's suggestions for online birding.
Books for the nature lovers on your list
Here are some book titles worthy of consideration for nature-loving family and friends on your holiday gift list.
Nature filled with incredible forces
Judith Sutherland reminds us that nature is so filled with amazing, incredible forces that we so often barely notice.
Enjoy the gifts from Mother Nature
Judith Sutherland urges us to enjoy the open horizon, sunrise to sunset, and plant a flower or two while we can.
Common backyard and even household invertebrates
Centipedes and millipedes are harmless invertebrates that occasionally occur indoors, but seldom warrant chemical control.
