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Stephen Birchard
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Bees and Flowers: An Electric Attraction
Bees and flowers illustrate the importance of electricity in nature.
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Dr. Ron Bright
May 20, 20244 min read
The Meadowlark "Springs" To Life
A "prairie flutist and one of the best songsters of the world."
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Stephen Birchard
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Bald Eagles Are Nature's Rocky Balboa
After getting knocked down, they rallied.
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Stephen Birchard
Aug 31, 20224 min read
Rethinking the Suburban Lawn
We can repurpose our yards to be more earth friendly.
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Stephen Birchard
May 13, 20223 min read
A Large Flower, A Small Restaurant, and a Country at War: What Do They Have in Common?
#standwithukraine
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Dr. Ron Bright
May 4, 20223 min read
The Deadly Shrike Strikes!
The shrike is a smallish bird compared to the usual raptor, yet one that displays raptor-like qualities in predation.
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Stephen Birchard
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Amaryllis: A Harbinger of Spring
They symbolize pride, strength, and determination.
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Stephen Birchard
Dec 27, 20213 min read
One of Nature's Annual Displays: Sandhill Cranes Visit Indiana
Sandhill Cranes stopover in Northern Indiana on their way to Florida for the winter.
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Stephen Birchard
Nov 12, 20213 min read
“We are Stardust”: How the iron in our blood came from the fiery furnaces of the cosmos.
The elements in our bodies were formed billions of years ago in distant stars of the universe.
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Stephen Birchard
Aug 25, 20215 min read
Fly Fishing for Bass on Koteewi Lake
Whoever designed this little aquatic oasis understood nature, and fishing
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Dr. Ron Bright
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Mockingbird: Midnight Crooner
The mockingbird is friendly, playful, full of good vibes, humorous, and melodious.
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Stephen Birchard
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Sing On, Cicadas!
This is Brood X of the 17 year cicadas.
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Stephen Birchard
May 20, 20211 min read
Nature Quiz
Here's a short T/F quiz for our readers. Let us know how you did!
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Stephen Birchard
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Happy Earth Day 2021!
A celebration of Earth Day 2021
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Dr. Ron Bright
Apr 13, 20214 min read
Name a Bird That Exemplifies Onomatopoeia: Hint - its initials are WPW
Some words in the English language fascinate me. I have my favorites based on the sound and texture these words create when you utter...
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Rick Scheflen
Apr 8, 20216 min read
Dog or Cat Person: Which one are you?
I have always loved dogs, but once you have learned to love cats, I believe you can never go back.
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Stephen Birchard
Apr 1, 20215 min read
The Healing Power of Pets: New research confirms dogs and cats help us live healthier, longer lives.
Pets lower our blood pressure and heart rate, make us more active, less anxious, and less depressed.
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Rick Scheflen
Mar 27, 20217 min read
His Name Was "Rebel"
It occurs to me that he was not just a dog, but perhaps my best friend ever.
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Stephen Birchard
Mar 18, 20214 min read
My Nomination for Woman of the Century: Biologist Rachel Carson. Here's Why . . .
Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" changed the world.
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Marvin Olmstead
Mar 8, 20216 min read
Oregon Is Made For Nature Lovers
Blue skies with high wispy clouds and an inviting road of water lay before of you.
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