Look, But Don’t Touch: Stinging Caterpillars of North Carolina
Get to know this small group of venomous insects that can irritate humans. They’re pretty cool-looking, too!
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Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
Birds & Blooms: Exploring the Dix Park Sunflowers
Each July, a 5-acre field of brilliant yellow sunflowers attracts thousands of people — plus rare birds and other wildlife — to our city.
Tropical Transformation: An African Inspired Landscape in Morrisville
This colorful and carefully curated garden links Morrisville couple Berry and Dick Hayter to their roots in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Walking on Water: The Wonders of Water Striders
A closer look at the floating bugs that glide along the surface of creeks and ponds — and the mysteries surrounding them.
Cheeky Chippies: Fun Facts About this Adorable Mammal
The Eastern Chipmunk can hold 60 sunflower seeds in its expandable cheek pouches and builds 10-foot-long tunnels.
Taking Flight: Inside the Living Conservatory at the Museum of Natural Sciences
This summer the Butterfly Room will go back to normal hours. Learn about the butterflies, turtles, snakes and sloth that live here.
Roanoke Ramblings: Paddling North Carolina’s Amazon
Traveling by canoe, this nature writer explores the rich, ecologically diverse area of our state’s swamplands.
Water Warriors: Meet the Rare Neuse River Waterdog
This unique and truly aquatic salamander is found only in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River basins of North Carolina.
Where to Hike Near Raleigh
In honor of The Year of the Trail, use this as a guide when selecting a new trail to explore this year in Raleigh and beyond.
It’s Only Natural: Courtship in the Wild
How a few frisky mammals, insects and amphibians in North Carolina attract one another — and the surprising activities that happen next.
Swan Season: Majestic Birds Along the Coast
Each winter, thousands of tundra swans migrate to eastern North Carolina, where they spend time preening, resting, and eating.
Bear Country: Sightings in our Coastal Plain Wildlife Refuges
While most consider the mountains the place to find black bears, our nature writer has had remarkable encounters with them along the coast.
Beach Birds: Take a Closer Look at your Surfside Companions
Birds and people alike love the beach! Learn how to identify our fine feathered friends on your next trip to North Carolina’s coast.