Ready to get out the door?
Sometimes it can be so hard to overcome sluggishness and just get the kids out the door to go for a hike. Here are some simple tips to help you get moving. Continue reading
A tiny hummingbird, whose long beak acts like a straw to suck nectar out of flowers.
All birds share characteristics that make them a bird and not some other animal. These common traits are shared by all birds across the entire world. Continue reading
You can often find insects in streams, especially under rocks.
Here are 5 tips to help you find insects the next time you go outside. Insects are fascinating creatures that are all around us and easy to find. Continue reading
Do you know the most important thing to bring when hiking with kids?
Over years of hiking with my kids I have found that this is the single most important thing to bring when I go hiking with kids. This will make sure your hike is fun as opposed to unpleasant. Continue reading
An Ant is a common insect that can be found throughout the world.
Every insect in the world has 4 common characteristics. These traits are what make an insect an insect and not a spider, mammal, or bird. Continue reading
The male peacock is incredible colorful.
Many male birds are more colorful than the female birds of the same species. However, in some species the females are more colorful. Continue reading
Do you have any idea what type of bird this is?
Knowing the main types of birds will help you identify and understand birds easier. Here are the main categories or types of birds that can be found throughout the world. Continue reading
Do you have any centipedes around your house?
It can be lots of fun to catch bugs with this simple pitfall trap. Observing bugs is fun, will help you learn about their behavior, and will get you more acquainted with the natural world. Continue reading
A Magpie is a type of songbird.
Songbirds are one of the most common types of birds in the world. Here is a short definition of what they are and some common ones. Continue reading
Caddisflies are common insects to find near rivers. Photo via Flickr.
A caddisfly lifecycle is similar to other aquatic insects lifecycle with both a nymph stage and adult stage with wings. Here is an overview along with a simple diagram of this aquatic bug’s lifecycle. Continue reading