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I saw a few of these distinctive, Hybodera genus longhorns at Mount Pisgah recently. The common name “Long-horned beetle” refers…

Bigleaf maples have small, yellow-green flowers with short stalks. The flowers grow in a cluster that hangs downward like a…

I don’t think I’ve written about click beetles on this blog, so it’s about time, because it’s a large insect…

The black cottonwoods sustained considerable damage during the recent ice storm and thousands of limbs that broke off during the…

Nymphalis antiopa are stunning and distinctive, and they’re one of the longest-lived butterflies. They’re often the first to emerge in the spring…

On warm, sunny days out at the arboretum I will occasionally catch a Steller’s Jay or an American Robin performing…

This time of year, you can find lots of interesting creatures in seasonal ponds and puddles, as well as under…

The white-breasted nuthatch is one of my favorite birds, and its curious, carefree spirit is an essential part of the…

January and February can be a quiet time for most insects, but on sunny days, or when it’s over 50…

I want to introduce you to one of my favorite plants early so you can tune in and watch as…