(For everyone) Holly, an evergreen shrub, is an prominent part of Christian winter holidays but it was valued by humans long before Christ was born. We'll take a look at Holly plants around the world and how they have interacted with humanity.
(For everyone) Bring in the New Year with nature-themed stories and conversation from our virtual community! Let's reflect on the past year, things you are looking forward to in the months ahead, and more. Share your stories with us!
(For everyone) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the newest emerging contaminants. Learn the known human and environmental health impacts of these chemicals used to make products that repel oil, stains, grease, and water.
(For everyone) Spiders may only be rivaled by snakes in the human dread department, but they serve a crucial role in your backyards and inside your dwelling. You don’t have to love them, but their adaptations make for some fantastic stories!
(For everyone) The Groundhog has many names and even its own day on the calendar. We'll dig into the stories of how this marmot became a celebrated forecaster and why they're a successful backyard mammal on their own.
(For everyone) Humans miss out on much of the variety of life in part because our senses cannot detect the "language" of many of the species near us. Learn how animals communicate by creating vibrations on plants (substrate-borne vibrational signals)!
