The Subnivean Zone
As I was looking for tracks and signs of animals in the snowy landscape with Bluff Elementary 5th graders back in January, I noticed a...
Rich Sunsets
You may have noticed that sunrises and sunsets seem to be more vivid in winter. There are some reason for that! Cooler temperatures...
Apricity
As you are creating your New Year's resolutions list this year, make sure to include "Get your daily dose of apricity!" Apricity is an...
Mistletoe: Mischief or Mayhem?
How did a semi-parasitic plant that lives in the treetops become a playful symbol of romance? According to the History Channel, "many...
Turkey Blurkey
As the turkey eating season begins, I am reminded of a song my friends wrote almost 20 years ago. It was my first experience teaching...
The Wood Wide Web
A mushroom is the fruiting body of a much larger organism that lives underground in the forest. Most people have learned that fungus is...