Nature Journal Confidential

You don’t have to be a good artist or writer to reap the many rewards of keeping a nature journal. You just have to be curious.

Cara Cannon Byington

Quarantine Stories: How We Get Our Nature Fix

How are you getting your quarantine nature fix? Here are our stories.

The Editors

Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects

Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird

With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?

Justine E. Hausheer

Visiting US National Parks (Virtually)

Check out this treasure trove of virtual nature experiences — from sound libraries, to web cams, to virtual events at US national parks.

Cara Cannon Byington

Cool Facts About Common Backyard Wildlife

Learn more about the bizarre and fascinating lives of your wildlife neighbors.

Matthew L. Miller

Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.

The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.

Matthew L. Miller

Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show

Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.

Matthew L. Miller

The Hidden History in My Backyard

Somewhere was mundane as your own backyard can have a hidden history.

Justine E. Hausheer

Local Critter Quest: Spot a Pocket Gopher

Are you up for the challenge of finding this underground mammal?

Matthew L. Miller

Ways to Enjoy & Protect Nature Without Leaving Your Home

Resources to enjoy and protect nature from your home, for all ages.

Matthew L. Miller

Tree Tapping Isn’t Just for Maples

Maples aren’t the only trees that yield tasty syrup.

Ken Keffer