The Importance of Friendships

The Importance of Friendships

By Emma Roth, Audubon Nature Educator As I write this, it’s Valentine’s Day; a day to celebrate relationships. While traditionally, romantic relationships are celebrated on this day, recent trends, like Galentine’s Day, have encouraged the celebration of friendships....
In Defense of Rodents

In Defense of Rodents

By Chelsea Jandreau, Nature Educator The mammalian group gives us some of the most well-known, large, charismatic animals out there. They are fuzzy and cute, and on average have a larger body size than many other animals. If I asked you, without any context, to make a...
Natural Surprises

Natural Surprises

By Emma Roth, Nature Educator Nature is elusive. It holds back its secrets or special moments until you least expect them. It’s common knowledge among nature lovers that if you go out with the intent to see or experience one specific thing, whether that’s seeing a...
A Winter Rest

A Winter Rest

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator  Fall is my favorite season, at least until the new growth and songs of spring arrive. Then spring is my favorite. That is until I can swim in the warm waters of summer. But winter has never been my favorite season. Perhaps...
Adrift on the River of Life

Adrift on the River of Life

By Jeff Tome, Public Engagement Specialist I wanted to write an article for you about setting goals for the year. It was going to be a practical and spiritual path to accomplish something for fun, for growth, and for self betterment. But I can’t write it. I feel like...
Natural Rulebreakers

Natural Rulebreakers

Emma Roth, Nature Educator Nature always surprises me. That’s one of my favorite things about it. It’s unpredictable and exciting. I never know what I am going to stumble across while out on a walk, or while reading up on an animal, even one I thought I was familiar...