Tag: Animals
Befriending Birds – A Practical Guide to Making Feathered Friends
For millions of years, birds have dominated the skies with little effort. Although we can only achieve...
6 Ways to Explore the Shore
In many places around the world, summer is a synonymous with sunscreen, water, beach sand and fun. It...
NJ State Fair Weathers a Week of Extreme Weather With Flying Colors
AUGUSTA, New Jersey — Located at the northern tip of New Jersey, the historic town of Augusta boasts...
The Surprising Story Behind Starfish Vision
For a simple sea creature mostly made up of legs, it’s no secret that starfish get around, but how do...
Don’t Neglect Walking Your Dog – It’s More Important Than You Think
Few bonds between man and beast can compare with the loving companionship provided by a pet dog. For...
Born to Be Shorn: Preserving the Tradition of Wool Crafting at Fosterfields Historical Farm, NJ
Born to be Shorn is an annual event where one learns to appreciate first-hand all the work that goes...
Sensible Solutions for Stink Bugs and Other Winter Pests
As winter closes in around us, the flu is not the only bug we might be warding off. A host of insects...
How to Help Migrating Hummingbirds on Their Arduous Journeys
As gardens across America go dormant for the winter, many of our feathered friends have made their annual...
Cormorant Fishing: A Millenary Tradition of Human-Wildlife Collaboration
On the ancient waters of the Lijiang River, surrounded by the enchanting peaks of the Guilin Mountains...
The Endangered Dugong: A Marine Mammal Linked with Legend
With an unusual name to match their unusual appearance, dugongs are the sea cows of the south. Like their...
Attract Dragonflies With Native Plants and Say ‘Adios’ to Mosquitos
Dragonflies may be bedazzling beauties of infinite fascination for the dreamers, but they also have a...
Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part IV): On Keeping a Clear Mind
Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach...