When we think about plants that support pollinators and wildlife, colorful flowers often come to mind. But some of nature’s most valuable plants never bloom at all! Meet Southern Lady
Nature is painting the landscape with an incredible palette of colors, and autumn is the perfect time to capture its beauty! From brilliant red leaves and golden grasses to purple
This week, we’ve explored the hidden world of Eastern Star Sedge (Carex radiata) and discovered how native plants support wildlife in ways we don’t always see! From ground beetles and
Not every native plant needs colorful flowers to make a difference for wildlife! Sometimes, the most important habitats are found quietly growing beneath our feet. Meet Eastern Star Sedge (Carex
As autumn settles in and temperatures begin to cool, nature is preparing for winter. But before the last flowers fade, there’s still a flurry of activity happening in our native
When we think about supporting pollinators and wildlife, colorful flowers often come to mind. But some of nature’s most important habitats are found much closer to the ground! Eastern Star
With brilliant orange wings and bold black-and-white markings, the American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) is a beautiful visitor to gardens, meadows, roadsides, and other open habitats. But its story begins long
This week we explored a colorful prairie wildflower, discovered two small but fascinating butterflies, and learned why a patch of native grass is much more than just grass. How much
Every bird, bee, butterfly, frog, and fox needs a place to call home. Habitats provide the food, water, shelter, and space wildlife needs to survive and thrive. When native habitats
Unearth A Story – Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt Unearth A Story invites preschoolers to dig into the wonders beneath their feet through stories, sensory play, and
I don’t have any events this week. I am prepping for next week’s events and starting prep for June’s events. I am working up at Cherokee Veteran’s Park this week
Extinction of 40% of the world’s insect population over the next few decades in inching closer. Habitat loss, pollution, and biologic factors continue to contribute to insect’s demise. Remediation technologies,
