The Nature of Things

On a recent hike through a forest in Howard County, my kids and I discovered something interesting growing on the side of a decaying beech tree stump.…

Last week’s unseasonably warm weather brought some unwelcome visitors into my home that aren’t usually here in February: ants.

On my drive into the office last Monday, I saw one of my favorite misunderstood native creatures. It was the first thing in the morning, and a large…

How did you spend your free time in childhood? I remember how I did. I spent loads of time climbing trees. And investigating what was living in mud…

Many people don’t realize seals are common winter visitors along our eastern shores. Just a few weeks ago, in fact, cold-weather beach goers saw a seal on…

The groundhog is often caught between being a celebrity and a villain. We rely on legendary weather-creature Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow to forecast the…

If you missed this episode a weeks ago, listen now to learn more about these special mammals.Humans have long been envious of the flying…

Odds are good that a chickadee will visit your property this winter. Universally considered “cute,” the chubby little chickadee has an oversized round…

After brunch this Saturday, I was looking out the kitchen window while rinsing some dishes. Perching in a tree overlooking one of our bird feeders was a…

Brooks tells us about about our region's Southern flying squirrel!