A Beginner’s Guide to Butterfly Watching

Want to get started in butterfly watching? Here are some to see in your backyard.

Ken Keffer

Where to See a Moose

A moose spotter’s guide to the best parks and preserves.

Matthew L. Miller

The Importance of Being a Responsible Nest Box Host

Putting up a nest box may do more harm than good.

Kimberly Kaufman

Beginner’s Tips For Identifying Backyard Bird Nests

Wonder who made that nest in your backyard? These tips can get you started.

Lauren D. Pharr

8 Bird Migration Myths, From Past to Present

Bird migration has long fostered strange myths, some that persist to the present day.

Ken Keffer

What Damaged That Tree? Probably Not What You Think

What ate the bark off that tree? This may answer what bears really do in the woods.

Mary Terra-Berns

Star Bright: What Are Dark Sky Reserves?

In a world of artificial light, how can we protect our view of the night skies?

Kris Millgate

How To See More Wildlife

Wildlife watching is a skill that can be learned. Here are some tips to get you started.

Matthew L. Miller

8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy

It’s a great time of year to be outside, and here are 8 natural spectacles to enjoy.

Matthew L. Miller

Beach Safety Tips: How To Avoid Being Bitten or Stung This Summer

Know the habits of sea creatures to stay safe at the beach.

Matthew L. Miller and Ann Kaiser

9 Cool Freshwater Fish You’ve Never Heard Of

Do you know the hardhead? The chiselmouth? Celebrate freshwater biodiversity with these cool fish.

Matthew L. Miller

Move Over, Cicadas: 5 Other Great North American Wildlife Hatchings (and Emergences)

Cicadas are in the news, but here are 5 other natural spectacles to catch.

Robert Annis