The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is a weekly broadcast about our area’s native flora and fauna, hosted by Irvine Nature Center’s Executive Director Brooks Paternotte. At the start of each week, The Nature of Things offers an eco-friendly perspective on everything from our changing seasons to the sounds of our migrating birds to the plants invading our yards, fields and forests.
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No one, not even the talented naturalists I know, likes stink bugs.Though they don’t sting like bees or bite like spiders, which each have their own… -
As fall quickly turns to winter, our Maryland landscape is beginning to look very brown and a little gray. It can be difficult for many who enjoy the lush…
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This time of year there are some things I've come to expect: getting out to enjoy the crisp cold air, the rush of holiday shopping, and getting Christmas… -
At Irvine Nature Center, every day is different. Some days include trail walks and ground maintenance, while other days include exciting animal encounters… -
Driving along 695, it’s easy to ignore the greenery beyond the concrete medians and metal guardrails.But that’s just where one of our area’s most…
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There are some words that you don’t get to use very often and when you finally get the opportunity, it’s a big occasion. The word I’m about to throw down…
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In the animal kingdom, there are a lot of species with rather spectacular misnomers. For example, the killer whale is not actually much of a killer. The…
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The beginning of fall marks the start of duck hunting season in Maryland. While not every Marylander is a duck hunter, the state has a rich tradition of… -
As elementary school students, we all learn that leaves contain a pigment called chlorophyll, which colors leaves green. And shortly after, we… -
It’s autumn and migration is in full swing. But more than just birds are preparing for their long journey south. Bluefish are on their way to warmer… -
The storm had already passed, so I was surprised to hear a loud ‘crack’ and then an imposing ‘thump’ outside.Walking to my front yard, I noticed an… -
We’ve all heard the adage that earthworms are a gardener’s best friend. While you might be glad to see these slithery, small friends in your vegetable…
