Royal Tree
Everything is beautiful if you look close enough. Many people dislike the winter months due to the cold temperatures and early nights, but [...]
Today I Watched a Spider
Marbled Orb Weaver - Araneus marmoreus Today I stopped to watch a spider. Now I know what most people are [...]
Bee the Change
The American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) Bugs, arthropods, hexapods, or creepy crawlies, no matter what you choose to call [...]
Nighttime Insect Study
Our youngest member the Carolina Wildlands team is Dillon Cooper. He us joined this summer after graduating from Chesterfield High School. He came [...]
Scat Scout
Identifying wildlife in your area can be done in many ways, including monitoring game cameras, searching for tracks, and simply observing the animal [...]
Spring Showers
Spring has sprung, the tree line is as vibrant as ever with an array of greens, pinks, and whites. Small flowers such as [...]
A Plant is a Plant, No Matter How Small
Field Pansy (Viola bicolor) Weeds are considered a nuisance. They have gardeners all over the world shaking their fists and grumbling at the [...]
Forbs in Fire
While fire is often associated with destruction, fire can also create beautiful, diverse landscapes such as prairies and longleaf pine forests. Although the [...]
What’s Not to Lichen?
Cladonia cristatella (British Soldier Lichen) If you have ever been outdoors, you have probably seen a lichen. In addition to visual appeal, lichens [...]
Carolina On My Mind – Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
In early November, the Carolina Wildlands Foundation team had an opportunity to tour the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge with its manager, Allyne [...]
