Flies, Flies, and More Flies
October 7, 2019
When I wrote my first book back in 2009, I cited a factoid that blew me away. Flies are the most diverse... Read More →
The Curse of the Kobolds
October 3, 2019
Mining in the Harz Mountains of Germany has been done since medieval times. The miners of that era believed that... Read More →
Look! Up in the Sky!
September 30, 2019
Most of the summer, my eyes are cast toward the earth, looking at all the new flowers that are blooming,... Read More →
The Value of Sycamore
September 26, 2019
The sycamore is an interesting member of our sylva. Native to our floodplains, it is often found right on the... Read More →
Connecting Kids of All Ages to Nature
September 23, 2019
Any day is a good day for a hay rack ride, especially if it’s at Family Day at Belgum Grove.... Read More →
Was the Conservation Lottery a Marketing Failure?
September 19, 2019
For decades around here, there has been a pattern of city people purchasing a rural acreage, building a house, planting... Read More →
The Unique Wonder of Late Summer on the Prairie
September 16, 2019
I find late summer a fascinating time on the prairie. As the seasons wax and wane, the prairie is always... Read More →
Stardust
September 12, 2019
Early this August there were some clear nights without moonlight and I went for some little midnight walks, especially to... Read More →
A-Courting We Shall Go
September 9, 2019
Out of all insects, butterflies are favorites of humans for their sheer visibility and beauty. Although bees and other pollinators... Read More →
Snakes and Us
September 5, 2019
A lot of people have an aversion to snakes. For some it is just a distaste, they would rather not... Read More →
