Bees are beloved garden visitors that are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. Today let’s take a look at the Common Native Bees of the Western United...
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In his new book Owls: The Majestic Hunters, award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela explains the importance of the silent flight of these magnificent birds. We’re also having a GIVEAWAY of Stan’s book. Read on and enter for your chance to own a...
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Corrine Kozlak, author of Strawberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her recipe for Strawberry Sauce with a classic hint of orange. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons water1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter1⁄3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange liqueur2 1⁄4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced HOW TO Dissolve...
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For days, Stan Tekiela spent hours and hours searching high and low, looking for the elusive little predator known as the American Marten. Here is his story. I could see its tracks leading from one tree to another. Hundreds and hundreds of tracks, both fresh and...
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Corrine Kozlak, author of Strawberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her recommendations on how to grow strawberries. Strawberries are one of the most popular fruit plants. They’re fairly easy to grow and are prolific under the right conditions. There are three general kinds of...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is often asked what animal he loves to photograph most. There is no easy answer to this question; time after time, he feels he disappoints people by saying that his favorite tends to be whatever he happens to be...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Pennsylvania Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now the award-winning author has written a wonderful bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by...
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Critters of Minnesota is the kids’ wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist and debut author Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. If an animal is in this book, it’s found...
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People are rapidly discovering the joy of gardening to attract butterflies. It’s a simple, fun, and rewarding way to explore the natural world and bring the beauty of nature closer. Few other forms of wildlife are more attractive or as easily observed as butterflies and...
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Sitting alone in a small dark blind, waiting for a bird, is a beautiful time to reflect or think deeply about all the wonderful and unique aspects of nature. This is what happened when I was sitting in one of my ground blinds that I...
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