5 Shady Hikes in the Triangle to Explore this Summer
Tall trees and cool breezes make these areas near Raleigh great options for getting outside on the hottest days of the year.
Tag: nature
A World Inside A Weed
Native milkweed, a common pollinator plant in our area, has a unique structure and an important role in our environment.
The Great Migration
A North Carolina nature writer takes chilly trip to southern Nebraska to see thousands of Sandhill Cranes in their winter roosting spot.
The Buzz: North Carolina’s Coolest Native Bees
Take a closer look at these fuzzy, fascinating pollinators — they have some bizarre behaviors and specialized skills.
An Eye on Eagles in North Carolina
Bald Eagles are large raptors with impressive aerial maneuvers — and you can see them in habitats along Falls Lake and Jordan Lake.
The Story in Ice: Art and Life in Winter
The unique properties of water make it life-sustaining in the coldest months. And, if you look closely, it creates beautiful patterns.
High Gliders: North Carolina’s Flying Squirrels
Though it’s hard to spot these nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels are surprisingly abundant in our forests and neighborhoods.
Strange Beauty: Turkeys in the Wild
This large game bird in North Carolina has a special place in our traditions — and some singular features too
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!
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.