by Kim Turner | Jul 26, 2021 | Nature News, Summer
Caterpillars are very good at two things. One is their near-miraculous ability to turn to goo inside a cocoon or chrysalis and emerge as a flying moth or butterfly days, weeks, or months later. The other thing is their amazing ability to quickly turn plants into...
by auduboncnc | Apr 5, 2021 | Nature News, Spring
There are only a few things more indicative of early spring than mud. As the ground melts from its winter freeze, mud abounds. In more northern regions of New England and the Great Lakes, this time is unofficially called “Mud Season” as we make that sometimes sloppy...
by auduboncnc | Aug 24, 2020 | Nature News, Summer
If there was any doubt about the diversity of life on Earth, one just need look at caterpillars. The variety of colors, shapes, and pattern of different species is astounding. It is estimated that east of the Mississippi, there are approximately 5,000 different...
by auduboncnc | Aug 7, 2020 | Press Release, Summer
Jamestown, N.Y. – Audubon Community Nature Center has four opportunities for you to learn how to raise the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. Raising Monarch Caterpillars programs for adults and children 9 and older are scheduled on Wednesday, August 12, 6-7:30...
by auduboncnc | Aug 28, 2018 | Nature News, Summer
The neighborhood gang of kids sat in a circle on the grass looking at a huge caterpillar. It was green, with odd bumps coming out of it. The big debate was over whether the caterpillar was good or bad. This debate ended quickly when one boy said, “bad!” and stomped on...
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