Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela explains to us where Gray Tree Frogs get their name from, and how they are masters of disguise. They are called “tree” frogs because they live in trees, unlike most other frogs who are pond, lake, and river dwellers....
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Want to introduce a kid to rockhounding? Adventure Publications editor, dad, and Lake Superior agate aficionado Brett Ortler gives you his tried-and-true tips. Kids seem to instinctively love rocks and minerals. Maybe it’s because they are shiny and brightly colored—or perhaps because of the sheer fun...
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Want to get your kids interested in bird-watching? Adventure Publications editor, dad, and bird nerd Brett Ortler gives you his tried-and-true tips. Start with the Backyard One of the perks of bird-watching as a hobby is its convenience—when you set up bird feeders, you can bring the...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, has a whole new definition for “streaming TV. ” Here he shares his observations on a nesting Purple Martin with us. A couple of years ago, I installed a tiny color camera—complete with audio—inside one of my...
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There are 45 species of bats found in the United States. All of them are amazing flying mammals that have special adaptations and abilities that help them survive. They are a crucial part of many different ecosystems, they provide people with many benefits, and bats...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us the amazing world of Hooded Mergansers. Read on to discover their world through his lens. The spring bird migration is like a high-speed race or sprint when compared to the fall migration. Birds returning to the northlands are racing against...
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Orchids are prized wildflowers and highly specialized plants. According to fossil evidence, orchids have been thriving on the planet for more than 100 million years! Today, the orchid family is one of the largest groups of flowering plants in the world, with almost 30,000 species....
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Jaret C. Daniels, author of Our Love of Bees, shares with us why it is important to create bee-friendly spaces right in your neighborhood. Find out how you can get started. A WORLD WITHOUT BEESDespite the critical role that bees and other pollinators play in...
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Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us why the white bellies of Flying Squirrels shine pink under ultraviolet (UV) light. In this day and age, it is rare to discover a new species of animal. It is not surprising to discover new insects because there are nearly...
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Like many insects, bees are often overlooked and misunderstood. When viewed up close, these small creatures are really quite beautiful. While we tend to lump all bees together, they are an incredibly diverse group of insects and are found in a variety of sizes and...
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