Can you find the hidden objects in this Wood Duck drawing?
2026, 05 May
Artemis II Mission
Launch into a mini photo tour of the Artemis II mission!
Springtime in the Cascades
It was the beginning of May, and I was trying to plan a birding/photography day. But here in western Oregon, spring doesn’t just mean new growth and pretty flowers. It also means LOTS of rain!
Camp & Cabin Cookin’, May 2026
Poor Man’s Steak … Fried Rice … Coconut Bread … Bruschetta
Favorite Focus, May 2026
Recent night sky photos from Nature Friend.
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…
Study Guide Puzzles, May 2026
Sharpen your nature knowledge with these puzzles!
Warbler Crossword
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive
Exploring Nature, May 2026
Nature highlights for May.
In Our Skies, May and June 2026
Night sky highlights for May and June.
Hello…Can Anybody Hear?
In 1974, a group of scientists used the Arecibo radio telescope to beam a call to outer space—to no one in particular…
Caption This Chipmunk
Submit your caption for this chipmunk!
An Orchid Trick and Fake Antennae
Wouldn’t you like to see a bumblebee flying around with an extra pair of antennae?
What’s in Your Woods?
Go quietly, stand still, and observe. Sometimes the unusual approach works…
You Can Draw a Tiger Swallowtail
In six steps, you can draw a tiger swallowtail too!