Here’s a few of my favorite fungi from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Many of these species are also distributed more widely or have close relatives around the world....
Here’s a list of the top ten longest-distance avian migrants in the world. Have you seen any of these before? And the top prize for the world’s smallest long-distance migrant goes to…..(drum roll please) Related Bird Resources on...
October marks Bat Appreciation Month Learn About Bats’ Vital Ecological Roles BATS HELP CONTROL INSECTS Bats are able to consume their body weight in insects each night, making them a great natural source for mosquito control! BATS POLLINATE MANY PLANT SPECIES...
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...
Let’s Celebrate International Whale Shark Day! International Whale Shark Day is celebrated each year on August 30th. Did you know that whale sharks are the earth’s largest fish — up to sixty feet long, are docile filter-feeders, can dive up to 6,000 feet...
If you’d like to learn cool facts about sloth biology and also how to sketch them, you are in the right place! Watch the recording below of a live workshop I led as a fundraiser for the Toucan Rescue Ranch, a wildlife rescue center that saves around 100 sloths...
It’s International Painted Dog Day! International Painted Dog Day and National Dog Day are celebrated each year on August 26th. You can learn all about the dog family and painted dogs, also known as African Wild Dogs, in the replay of my live, online workshop...
World Firefly Day is celebrated on the 4th of July to spotlight nature’s original firework displays! In their honor, I’ll share interesting facts about their biology, habitats, lifecycles, and of course, how and why fireflies glow! Lastly, I’ll share...
On this Father’s Day, I can’t help but believe that seahorses win the top prize for best dads since they are the only males in the animal kingdom to carry their babies in a sort of pregnancy. SEAHORSES: BEST ANIMAL DADS Click here to learn amazing facts...
In celebration of coral reefs on World Reef Day, I’m sharing some resources below for your educational enjoyment! CORAL REEF FISH FAMILIES GUIDE I designed the coral reef fish family guide to help folks learn about some of the common families of coral reef...
