Find the hidden objects in this drawing of a white-tailed buck in velvet!
Mammals
Pictures & Poems, July 2026
Enjoy this artwork and poetry from our young readers!
Nature’s Powerful Perfume
I used to believe that if you picked up a skunk by his tail, he could not spray. I’ve changed my mind…
Favorite Focus, June 2026
Enjoy our readers’ favorite photos from the June issue!
Photographing Bats in Flight
I hadn’t realized how easy photographing bats in flight could be…even with mosquitos. Granted, a few special tools are necessary, but getting these photos is much easier than I had thought, and than you may think.
What’s in Your Woods?
Go quietly, stand still, and observe. Sometimes the unusual approach works…
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!
Exploring Nature, May 2026
Nature highlights for May.
Caption This Chipmunk
Submit your caption for this chipmunk!
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...
Pictures & Poems, April 2026
Drawings and a poem from our young readers.
Pond Life Word Search
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To Photograph a Bobcat With a Homemade DSLR Camera Trap
Typically, in order to photograph an animal, you first have to see it. However, this time that was not the case.
Study Guide Puzzles, March 2026
Sharpen your nature knowledge with these puzzles!
No More Nibbles
Are deer nibbling your young fruit trees? Is your strawberry patch being mowed down by invading deer? Are rabbits eating your tender beet or pea shoots?