Celebrating International Beaver Day on April 7th! An estimated 60 to 400 million beavers once lived in North America, but the European demand for beaver pelts for clothing, most notably hats, almost drove the mammal to extinction by the mid-19th century. Where I live...
World Otter Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of May. In celebration, here’s a fun video below of the North American river otter; Lontra canadensis, that I filmed at the High Desert Museum located in my town of Bend, Oregon. North American River Otters...
May 4th is World Carnivorous Plant Day! What Are Carnivorous Plants? Read on to discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants; their diversity, ecology, and distribution, then watch a video I made about my favorite species from Malaysia! Carnivorous plants are...
A fun, easy, and educational activity Autumn is a great time to go mushroom hunting with the arrival of the season’s rain showers. If you’re keen to identify those species you find, it’s helpful to know the color of their spores. If you would love to...
Introducing the World’s Deadliest Mushrooms While unfamiliar to most by name, this mushroom is one of the most recognized by sight, with its typically red cap with white spots. Introducing Amanita muscaria, a brightly colored beauty with a dark secret. They are...
Interview with Author Iain Campbell Join us for the video replay (below) of my interview with author Iain Campbell as we chat about the world’s habitats and his newest book, Habitats of the World, A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists. Iain is...
Celebrate Bats on April 17th International Bat Appreciation Day occurs annually on April 17th. April is the best time of the year to observe bats, as they are now beginning to emerge from hibernation. National Bat Appreciation Day is also an excellent time to learn...
In Celebration of Bats Bats are so cool, there are three holidays honoring them: Bat Appreciation Day on April 17th, International Bat Week from October 24-31, and Bat Appreciation Month in October. So here are some spooky, but true, facts about bats of the world!...
If you’ve known me for a while you probably know I’m a pretty straight forward, pragmatic, practical, sort of gal who doesn’t go in for woo-woo things. However, events of 2019 shook me to my core and inspired me to reevaluate my relationship to my art and new roles it...
A thank you note to my nature-loving audience As the holidays approach I’m feeling full of gratitude; for my life, health, and for you, my loyal readers and students. You’re the bee’s knees, the petunia’s petals and the solitaire’s song. Your enthusiasm for the nature...
