Articles & Stories

The Joy of Fresh Herbs

The Joy of Fresh Herbs

There is something delightful and satisfying about dashing out to the garden for a few sprigs of some deeply flavorful plant…

A Birder’s Walk in Glorious Spring

A Birder’s Walk in Glorious Spring

View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Early in the morning before it is bright,A robin starts chirping at first hint of light.And inside the house, I awake out of sleep,Since I gladly want my...

Plastic Bag Bees

Plastic Bag Bees

Those bees make plastic bags!?! I’m going to have to see that for myself!

Galaxy Night

Galaxy Night

I jumped out of bed before I could change my mind, and stumbled sleepily outside to set up my telescope in the corner of the yard.

Titmouse Tale

Titmouse Tale

All of a sudden the titmouse flew up. It hovered over my head for a second, then landed, digging its little claws into my hair.

Springtime Springtails

Springtime Springtails

Actually, springtails can be found any time of the year, even in the winter. Have you ever heard of snow fleas?

Pigments Experiment

Pigments Experiment

Let’s have some fun with colors. You may have heard that the primary pigment colors for painting and art are red, yellow, and blue.

Attracting Birds With Water

Attracting Birds With Water

Are you among the many who enjoy the spring bird migration? Are you watching the warblers on their northern trek?

Foggy-morning Fun

Foggy-morning Fun

This is perfect! I thought. Lots of birds around, and some already within reach of my lens! Now all I have to do is wait for the sun to come up.

Monoceros

Monoceros

Monoceros the Unicorn is one of the most overlooked winter constellations.

Saw-What?

Saw-What?

North of the house, he heard something hissing…“Hiss! Hiss!”