by Executive Director | Jan 14, 2023 | Explore and Learn
The Fascinating World of Bees as Pollinators Did you know when a honey bee stings you, it usually dies? And it’s always a female? So the honey bee really doesn’t want to sting you. And while bumble bees can also sting (and not die), they are...
by Champions for Wildlife | Jan 17, 2020 | Animals, Explore and Learn
Bats It is so hard to sort out what bat facts are true and which are myths. Bats are one of our favorite animals yet they are so misunderstood. And they have incredible superpowers. The world’s only flying mammal? Yep. Wait, bats are mammals? Since bats...
by Executive Director | Feb 27, 2021 | Animals, Explore and Learn
Beavers Do you feel strongly about beavers? Some people think they are pests, cutting down trees and some, like us, think they are saviors of our wetlands. So, let’s sort through some beaver facts. First, they are the largest rodent in North America. And what...
by Executive Director | Apr 23, 2020 | Animals, Explore and Learn, Featured, Field Notes
Black Bear Facts: Busting Misconceptions Whenever I see a black bear wander through our property, my heart skips a beat, and I am in complete awe. How do they survive in our neighborhoods with so many obstacles and misconceptions surrounding them? Should you be...
by Executive Director | Dec 20, 2020 | Animals, Explore and Learn
Bog Turtles How come we have never heard of bog turtles? Yet they happen to live in our state. Are you fascinated with turtles, especially the little ones? So are we, especially with North America’s smallest, the bog turtle. Measuring only 3-4...
by Champions for Wildlife | Jan 17, 2020 | Animals, Explore and Learn
Butterflies The amazing butterfly. There are so many butterfly facts, it is hard to know where to begin. But here we go. Out of the 20,000 species of butterflies in the world, only 750 live in North America. And since butterflies can’t fly when temperatures drop below...
