Where Science, Art and Nature Come Together.
On my early morning walk today I heard and saw the wonderful sounds and sights of spring. Since it was still quite dark, closest to my house I started seeing ‘glow worms’ – the larvae of fireflies. At this time they’re not developed into…
They’re a natural fit. Kids love the outdoors, and they love learning. Nature wants people to care about it so they’ll care for it. Pfeiffer Nature Center wants to share our joy in the natural world with everyone. It’s a win-win-win! This program is…
I take essentially the same walk every day – one mile up the hill & back on my dirt road – often at the same hour. Some may find that boring, I find it fascinating to watch the little changes from day to day….
Bats can squeeze in the tiniest openings. As a result, it’s not uncommon for me to get a bat in my house on occasion. At least it wasn’t for many years, before white nose syndrome became a problem in our region. My memory certainly…
Butterfly identification is a learning process. It is easier to start with the large, brightly colored species and gradually work down to the small, drab ones. Here is what to look for on some of the most common species of butterflies in North America….
This little guy was waiting for me when I got to the office this morning. He was right in the center of the door, so with a wingspan of more than 2″ was hard to miss. I’ve grown up calling these critters mosquito hawks;…
By nature shots we don’t mean anything like jello shots. Instead, point your camera at all things natural. Shoot video or stills. Edit and organize your work, and submit it into our third annual Pfeiffer Nature Center Film Festival! We’re looking for amateur photography…
I found sound challenging to capture in a silent, still photo. You be the judge of how well I did. Bumblebee busy gathering chive nectar This little buzzer is pollinating my red raspberries. The Yellow Bellied Sapsucker has a jazzy little drumming beat. He…