Discover Nature In Your Backyard
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Insects are the only invertebrates (animals without backbones) with wings. Much of their success results from their ability to fly and colonize new habitats.
Fireflies typically emerge in the late spring and early summer, depending on the species and the location. In most parts of North America, fireflies start emerging in late May or early June and can be seen until late summer. The peak of firefly activity varies depending on the species and location, but it generally occurs … Read more
I just received this email for the Pollinator Patch Certification people here in Hamilton. What a pleasant surprise! Hello! Your application for Pollinator Patch Certification has been received and reviewed, and your garden is now certified and will appear on our Pollinator Paradise Map! We’d love to include some photos in our gallery or on our … Read more
One of my nieces raises butterflies in captivity for her kids to learn about, and when they emerge from their chrysalis she lets the kids release them into the wild. This is crucial for our young ones to experience and will help nurture these children into environment-loving adults. The monarch butterfly is one of the … Read more
It’s early August now and the butterflies are visiting every day. Every time I see one enter the yard I jump to action to try and get a photo. Butterflies In the last 7 days, I have captured these beauties- I spotted these three beautifully colored butterflies while working in my back garden this morning. … Read more
