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Meet the Squad of Mosquito-Eating Species

Conservation, Garden Habitats, People and Wildlife, Wildlife Facts | Aug 24, 2020

Mosquitoes are unwanted visitors to our backyards, but nature can offer solutions that don’t involve chemicals or bug sprays. Often overlooked and under-appreciated, the following wildlife species are especially helpful … Read more

Why Dragonflies Would Make Brilliant Spies

Wildlife Facts | Aug 23, 2013

Dragonflies are the spies of the natural world. They already have the deceptive cover. They are not dragons. They aren’t even flies. These fascinating creatures have been around for over 350 … Read more

Damselflies, Dragonflies and Unexpected Discoveries

Get Outside, Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Aug 10, 2012

I’ve got a new hideout. At least that’s what my son calls it—the natural area by the stream down the street. We had stopped by the other day, hoping to … Read more

Migration Begins!

Wildlife Facts | Aug 24, 2009

August is waning and school is about to start. Even though it’s technically still summer for another whole month, fall migration is already beginning for some species. The change of … Read more

Fall Migration Update!

Wildlife Facts | Oct 17, 2008

Fall is here and across the country migration is in full swing. But birds aren’t the only creatures to migrate south in the fall. Some species of butterflies and dragonflies … Read more

In Search of Urban Critters

Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Jul 2, 2008

People often think they have to travel far to see nature. They overlook the nature in their own backyards, schoolyards, neighborhoods and yes, even cities. There is plenty of nature … Read more

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