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Reptiles & Amphibians
Birding at Nature Friend
Such noise! The birds were fussing, scolding, screaming, and downright hollering at the top of their little lungs, if birds holler.
Exploring Nature, August 2026
Nature highlights for August
Study Guide Puzzles, July 2026
Reinforce nature facts with these fun puzzles and research questions!
You Can Draw a Southern Bell Frog
In five steps, you can draw this southern bell frog too!
Creation Close-ups, July 2026
Enjoy these photos from our readers’ close-up moments with nature!
Pond Life Word Search
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Salamander Night Again
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Spotted Salamander. Photo © Dana Atkinson Have you ever had a chance to experience Salamander Night?I hope you can get out on that dark, rainy night when...
The Calls of the Wild
Instead of a barking dog, I found a porcupine bristled in a nearby clearing, warning me to stay away. I quickly left the alarmed creature alone. But it wasn’t the first time I have been surprised by the sounds of woodland animals.
Pictures & Poems, January 2026
Drawings and a poem from our young readers.
Exploring Nature, October 2025
Nature highlights for October.
Using a Small-animal Studio
The frisky little chipmunk paused by a log to eat a morsel of food. From only two or three feet away, I was clicking photos of the rambunctious chipmunk!
Let’s Take a Hike ~ Summer
Come along with me on a summer outing. We’ll drive up to our mountain forest and pasture land…
Exploring Nature, May 2025
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Visit vernal pools and listen to the various species of frogs and toads. Watch their vocal sacs. Look for tadpoles developing. Take a wildflower hike and...
Slippery Salamander Quiz
Can you reach the end? Learn interesting facts along the way!