Eight Amazing Facts about Fireflies

Eight Amazing Facts about Fireflies

Eight Amazing Facts about Fireflies So many amazing facts about fireflies are swirling around in my head. And watching fireflies glow in the backyard makes my heart sing. Fond memories of catching them in jars and watching them blink until we carefully released them...
How to Do Successful Wildlife Rescues

How to Do Successful Wildlife Rescues

How to Do Successful Wildlife Rescues Are you helping or hindering when you do wildlife rescues? Well, let’s start at the beginning. What happens when you see an animal in distress? You want to help it, of course. But, are you helping or hurting the very animal...
Keystone Species: The Remarkable Benefits

Keystone Species: The Remarkable Benefits

Keystone Species: The Remarkable Benefits I keep reading about keystone species. But what is one exactly?  Is it a new type of animal or plant? Not exactly, but let’s start with a comparison. Think about what a starfish and an elephant might have in common. They...
Kiss a Frog? You bet!

Kiss a Frog? You bet!

Would either of us kiss a frog? You bet if it helps protect them from extinction. But we better kiss them quick as they may not be with us much longer. What? Over 40% of frogs, classified as amphibians, are at risk of extinction. Their decline is one of the most...