Dog-day cicadas
When teaching Bug Safari, I always encourage families to explore their backyards with a sense of curiosity. And, to take their cell phone camera ready to….
Month: July 2023
Poem by Marcia
I bought a container of four hornworms. Best known as tomato plant eaters. Instead of four, Surprised by one large caterpillar. Left to wonder, did it….
Bobbi Wilson: A Young Scientist’s Triumph Over Adversity Receives Honors from Yale
Meet Bobbi Wilson: The Fearless Young Scientist Honored by Yale Despite Challenges! From tackling an invasive species to facing adversity, this fourth-grader’s journey to becoming a….
Thrilling Discovery at Kansas State Fair: A Young Boy’s Insect Entry Sparks Federal Investigation and Plant Protection Mission!
Exciting news from the Kansas state fair as a young contestant’s rare discovery causes a stir! His dead spotted lanternfly entry, an invasive species not previously….
The Importance of Understanding Arthropods and Your Role in the Natural World
Introduction Arthropods, an incredibly diverse and significant group of invertebrates, play a crucial role in the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Understanding these fascinating creatures and….
Six Fascinating Characteristics of Arthropods
Introduction Arthropods are a diverse and incredibly successful group of invertebrate animals that make up the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. With over a million….
Five Reasons Why Arthropods are Vital for Earth’s Ecosystem
Introduction Arthropods, the largest phylum of animals, encompassing insects, spiders, crustaceans, and more, play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet’s ecosystem…..
Bug Safari – Waterloo Park for Wild Wednesday
July 26 2023 9am Join me at Waterloo Park on 726 at 9:00 a.m. for wild Wednesdays with Texas Children’s in nature 1301 Trinity St, Austin,….