2023 SUMMIT: KIDS NEED NATURE AND NATURE NEEDS KIDS
December 6, 2023 12pm – December 8, 2023 1pm Join me at this wonderful event to inspire the next generation’s connection with the natural world – together, we can make….
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Plant, Learn, and Grow at Austin’s Food Forest!
Saturday, November 4th 2023 Join us on day of community, nature, and fun in the heart of the city!
Roots & Wings Festival
October 28, 2023 Join me on Oct. 28th at Zilker Botanical Gardens for this great event! more information can be found on main event site here!
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 capture something familiar, unfamiliar,….
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 cannibalize the other three?….
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 ‘donor scientist’ will inspire….
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 found in Kansas, sparks….
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 recognizing our involvement in….
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 identified species and countless….
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. Despite their small size,….