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A side-by-side comparison of a honeybee and a yellow jacket.
What's the difference?: Honeybee vs. yellow jacket
7/19/2024Read moreThe buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
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Honey bees on honeycomb.
Quiz: How much bee brainpower do you have?
7/19/2024Read moreTake this quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a branch with its tongue slightly extended.
Quiz: Test your hummingbird braininess
7/15/2024Read moreWhile these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
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Flies sitting on dead fish in shallow water with a frog in the middle.
Nature curiosity: How do flies find garbage and other stinky things?
7/9/2024Read moreHow do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
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A wet dog shakes itself off and sprays water
The dog days of summer are here, but it doesn't mean what you think
7/3/2024Read moreThe dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors during periods of high heat and humidity.
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A Halloween pennant dragonfly perched atop a hoary vervain plant.
Battling mosquitoes in your yard? Attract dragonflies
6/28/2024Read moreDragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.
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A periodical cicada on a tree branch with leaves in the background.
Cicada summer continues as annual cicadas follow periodical counterparts
6/28/2024Read moreDid you think we were done with cicadas for the summer? Think again. While the 17-year cicadas are winding down, another kind of cicada is just getting started.
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A garter snake with its tongue sticking out.
Quiz: What's your garter snake IQ?
6/27/2024Read moreTest your knowledge with this 10-question quiz.
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A group of two adults and two kids looking at the night sky while laying on a blanket in the grass.
Streaks of light in the night sky could be shooting stars not fireworks
6/27/2024Read moreThe arrival of July means the return of meteor shower activity, including the popular Perseids meteor shower.
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McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove, Four Rivers scheduled to be closed Aug. 5-6 for sealcoating
McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center are scheduled to be closed Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 for sealcoating. The schedule could change due to weather or other factors. Updates will be posted online.
OPRT remains closed as storm cleanup work continues
Old Plank Road Trail remains closed from Pfeiffer Road to Harlem Avenue as tree removal work continues after a recent, severe storm. Due to the number of downed trees and cracked overhead branches, cleanup work may continue through Tuesday, July 30.