Animal Communications

Animal Communications

by Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator/Animal Care Specialist Communication is something you don’t often think about, because it’s used so much in our everyday lives. Every animal has some way to connect with others, and humans are no exception. As social creatures,...
Looking for Caterpillars

Looking for Caterpillars

By Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director Often, the way observation works is that you start to notice more of something once you are aware of it. Perhaps someone points out an interesting bird, or maybe you find an unusual plant. Once it piques your interest, then you...
Something’s Brewing

Something’s Brewing

By Taylor Spontaneo, Nature Educator Humidity tells us two things: One, you will be sticky. Two, there is water in the air, which signals rain. We all have a sigh of relief when humidity dissipates, a cool breeze comes in, and much-needed rain comes our way. Some of...
Sleeping Moths

Sleeping Moths

By: Katie Finch, Visitor Experience Director Flowers serve many purposes. For plants, they are reproductive parts and the first step in creating seeds. For insects, birds, and even us, they are a food source. They are also a...