by Executive Director | Dec 8, 2023 | Featured
I never thought of moths as pollinators until recently. Their cousins, the butterfly, get a lot more attention. But moths are vital parts of nature and come in so many varieties. And they are fascinating so let’s learn more! First, what is a moth? An insect, of course, which is a group of animals with six legs and antennae. An interesting side note, spiders are not insects because they have eight legs. Hmm.
by Executive Director | Feb 8, 2024 | Animals, Featured, Field Notes, Habitat
If you have a bluebird house or any kind of bird nesting box, you might not have given much thought to snake guards. Nor had we until that fateful morning… But let’s back up. Just what is a snake guard?
by Executive Director | Feb 18, 2023 | Education, Featured, Field Notes
Education programs for wildlife are magical. But what does that mean?
First, close your eyes. Next, listen to the video. Ok, it is a little tricky to close your eyes and click on the video but give it a try
by Executive Director | Dec 4, 2022 | Featured, Field Notes
Let’s start with a question. What is the most endangered wild animal in the US?
by Executive Director | Sep 21, 2022 | Featured, Field Notes, Wildlife
You may be a hellbender home wrecker and not even know it. But first what the hell is a hellbender, also affectionately called a snot otter? This saga begins as a love story. A what? This is getting intriguing!
by Executive Director | Apr 22, 2023 | Featured, Field Notes
An age-old dilemma. When to put out hummingbird feeders? Well, in North Carolina, ruby-throated hummingbirds are often spotted along the North Carolina coast in early March. And they are hungry!