With the use of a balloon, toilet paper and water, it’s easy to demonstrate how amanita mushrooms grow.

Unlike birds, flowers and other members of the nature community, in the world of mushrooms, botanical names are constantly changing.

In my world, every day is Earth Day. Here’s another way to enjoy a walk in the woods. All you need is a a mid-calf length pair of old wool socks (or wool leg warmers),  plastic bags, a bit of water and a sunny space. This works great with wool leg-wear that has moth holes. [...]

Putting the concept of evaporation and condensation to the test while keeping plastic out of the land fill.

The only book I’ve ever seen showing right-handed and left-handed knot-tying orientation.

A user-friendly way to learn bird identification before heading out to the field.

Sharing a common vocabulary with botanists and naturalists makes it easier to understand how plants grow.

Part of a series of botanical vocabulary word articles.

Another way to reduce my carbon footprint by getting paid to buy online what I used to buy in retail stores.

Work smarter when foraging by learning to recognize which acorns are free from infestation.