Today is one of the biggest television watching days of the year. Friends and family will gather in each other’s homes, share some food, and watch the Big Game. I read an article this week about being outside in nature. We all know the health benefits of walking. Some believe that being in nature can… Continue reading The Calming Effect of Admiring Nature
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census- August 22-23, 2025
Get ready for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! Help scientists study pollinators by counting pollinators in your community on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23, 2025. Enter your data online at the Great Southeast Pollinator Census website.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census- August 23-24, 2024
Have you ever participated in a citizen science program? Now is your chance! This Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 2024, is the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Who is this for? Any resident of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Florida. This is a great program for kids! What is the census? The University of Georgia… Continue reading The Great Southeast Pollinator Census- August 23-24, 2024
The Many Shapes of Oak Leaves
Did you know that over 30 species of oak trees (Quercus) can be found in North Carolina? Worldwide, there are more than 450 different species! I had been surprised earlier this summer by Sawtooth Oak and Water Oak. Their leaf shape was not what I was expecting for an oak tree. Their acorns caught my… Continue reading The Many Shapes of Oak Leaves
The Sweet Smell of Spring
Between the wisteria and the Carolina jessamine, the sweet smell of spring is in the air.
Tickseed-Sunflowers are in Full Bloom
Have you noticed the beautiful displays of midwestern tickseed-sunflowers lately? The flowers can be found on each of the trails in Morrisville. These are some pictures from the Shiloh Greenway taken on September 15th.
Tree Identification in Winter
Have you ever tried to identify trees just by their bark in the winter? It isn’t very easy to do. I’ve been challenging myself this winter to see how many trees I can learn. Take a look at some of the amazing variety you can see. Next time you take a walk, look at the… Continue reading Tree Identification in Winter
Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids Show
We had the great pleasure to attend the Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids show at the JC Raulston Arboretum last weekend. We enjoyed beautiful displays of orchids, listened to informative talks from orchid experts, and even got to shop for orchids and supplies. The orchid show happens every year at the JC Raulston Arboretum.… Continue reading Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids Show
Trolls at Dix Park
Have you been to Dix Park in Raleigh to see the trolls? These beautiful wooden sculptures by Thomas Dambo were installed in the fall of 2025. Some helpful tips if you plan to go: You can find more information about the trolls on the Dix Park website.
Turkey Tail Mushroom
In honor Thanksgiving, enjoy this image of turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). You can find this mushroom growing right now on decaying logs. I saw this log on the Hatcher Creek Greenway earlier this week. Happy Thanksgiving!