Tag: fauna

How to Identify Snakes in the Wild | Snake ID Tips

Posted on by Julie Kohl
Being able to quickly identify snakes from a distance is a valuable outdoor skill that can keep you safe when you hike, camp, or participate in other outdoor activities. When I was a kid, I loved snakes and bugs and...Read More
Hummingbird cake, also known as cake that doesn’t last, Jamaican cake, never-ending cake, banana-pineapple cake, and paradise cake has been served at most church gatherings, community suppers and probably quite a few weddings and funerals in the south.

Arkansas Hummingbirds | Plus a Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Posted on by Julie Kohl
Have you spotted any hummingbirds yet? Here in Arkansas hummingbirds are starting to appear at the feeders and on flowering plants. The south is known for its hospitality and its cake.  Arkansans are ready to welcome the hummingbirds with feeders...Read More
If you are new to birdwatching, field guides are invaluable tools but can also be very overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to use a bird identification field guide. 

How To Use a Bird Identification Field Guide

Posted on by Julie Kohl
Birdwatchers usually carry four tools when birdwatch - binoculars, a notebook or journal, a camera, and a field guide. If you are new to birdwatching or just starting to get more serious, field guides are invaluable tools but can also...Read More
How to recycle your christmas tree into a fish habitat

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree into a Fish Habitat

Posted on by Julie Kohl
Artificial trees are convenient for many reasons but we love buying a real tree. It turns out that the environmental impact of purchasing a real tree may be pretty small. Unless you use an artificial tree for as many as...Read More