Director of Programming Amy can’t help but be fascinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds. These tiny aviators defy logic. How so? Read on as Amy shares more about hummingbird behavior and the feats they accomplish during their migration.
On a chilly late summer morning at Glenwood Gardens, park guests and staff were treated to some magic. Read on as Nature Interpreter Susan shares more on these miniature visitors.
No garden is complete without the calming scents of herbs. Nature Interpreter Allyson continues her garden series, sharing which herbs you can grow at home to start seasoning your own meals!
It’s last call for honey season! But how do you get the honey from the hive to your table? Read on as Nature Interpreter Ellen takes you through the satisfyingly sweet process of honey harvesting.
Did you know that there are roughly 20 species of roses indigenous to the U.S. and seven of those species grow in the Midwest? Conservation & Parks Technician Lauren shares more about the benefits (and beauty) these native species provide to our local ecosystem.
It’s a dark and steamy night. This isn’t the beginning of a horror story, but one of a love story! Did you know that fireflies glow in order to attract a mate? Follow along as we dive into their magical (and often, deceitful) world.
Nature is full of mysteries. Through scientific discovery, some myths can be dispelled regarding a few of our local critters. Which of these “untruths” have you believed?
Have you spotted a fawn in your yard or a park recently? Nature Interpreter Ellen wants you to know the best way to help is to leave them be! Read on to learn how the best way to keep young wildlife like deer fawns safe is by leaving them alone.