Tag: spiders

Spiders are one of the most successful predators among invertebrates. Nature Interpreter Connor shares all about a few spider species and the unique ways they catch their prey.

There are many common nature beliefs our culture holds to be true. However, some of those beliefs are old playground myths. Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top 10 nature narratives that may surprise you to learn they’re actually false.

If you’ve been out and about early in the morning lately, it may seem like spiders and their webs have multiplied. Not the case! Nature Interpreter Paul shares why you may feel like more spiders are hanging out this time of year.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Nature Interpreter Tom shows what wildlife may be hanging out in your backyard.

Spiders get a bad rap. Maybe it’s their eight eyes, long spindly legs and habit of appearing out the corner of your eye when you least expect it. Or possibly it’s an innate fear passed down from our ancestors who had to worry about spiders much more than we do. Spiders scare us so much that […]