Snails

Snails

By Katie Finch Of all the flora and fauna in the region, snails are not one I think about very often. On hikes, they fall into the “just” category. Oh, it’s just a snail. Oh, it’s just a crow. Oh, it’s just a dandelion. They are so easy to overlook because they are...
Nature Nerds

Nature Nerds

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator Last week, I was replacing the suet on my balcony, and started thinking about upgrading and getting an actual bird feeder. These days, my indoor cat is probably more invested in keeping that thing stocked than I am, but...
Symmetry in Nature

Symmetry in Nature

By: Taylor Brennan, Nature Educator Next time you are touring your garden, walking on wooded trails, or exploring a beachside scenery, look for immaculate swirling patterns. These can be found in the center of a sunflower, a snail’s shell, the base of an unopened...
Marvelous Macroinvertebrates

Marvelous Macroinvertebrates

By: Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator On a warm spring day, if I gaze out into the backyard pond at Audubon my first impression is of calm, clear water. Though the water may seem empty at first, the longer I look, the more I notice. First might be a bit of plant...
Butterflies and Moths

Butterflies and Moths

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Senior Nature Educator The temperature is still in flux, and this will likely remain true as we continue to march forward through spring. However, there appears to be a steady upward trend towards warmth and sunshine, and nature is responding...