identification

Yellow moth with red and orange coloring, with two large black round spots on its wings.

Leaf Layer Safari: How to Spot Hidden Moth Cocoons in Your Backyard

At first glance, a pile of autumn leaves might look like nothing more than yard debris. But hidden in that layer are secret survival shelters: the cocoons of North America’s … Read more

10+ Naturalist Resources for Identifying Wildlife

The animals we see, the sounds we hear, the forests, meadows and riverbanks we explore, all tell a story. As curious individuals, it can be difficult to recognize what we’re looking at, and … Read more