Springtime means the return of migrating birds and the emergence of hibernating reptiles.

Watching the night sky is a benefit of joining this worldwide event.

Taking time to watch the day begin for backyard wildlife.

Contemplating a hike on the first day of spring.

An intelligent and thoughtful examination of race in 21st Century USA.

This is another indoor nature activity.

A good time to do this is late winter, before the trees wake up.

Plants will grow in many different containers, given the right conditions. An advantage to using containers is that you can move them to maximize growing conditions. Try adapting unusual containers such as milk cartons, baskets, canisters or plastic containers. Be sure to poke holes in the bottom of the container. Line the bottom with 2 [...]

Thanks for this addition to my vocabulary goes to Ursula Hoffman, a dedicated student of the world of fungi and a skilled webmaster. Mycophile – a devotee of mushrooms. The implied meaning of this word suggests that the seeker is engaged in the hobby of pursing edible mushrooms. But that definition does not fit Ursula [...]