The walkingstick: Master of camouflage
Tami Gingrich shares her experience rearing walkingsticks and the observations she made about their unique characteristics along the way.
The mulberry tree
Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
The killdeer: A class act
Tami Gingrich highlights the killdeer's unique behavior known as “injury feigning" which makes it one of the best actors in the animal kingdom.
The luna moth: Mother Nature’s masterpiece
The luna moth's soft, dreamy appearance features a snow-white body, pale green wings and startling eyespots and unique tails that keep it safe.
Turtles: Give ‘em a brake, not a break!
Tami Gingrich offers motorists a reminder to be on the lookout for turtles as they venture out to find the perfect place to lay their eggs.
Birds and their battles with reflections
As male birds claim their territories and try to attract a mate, they try to eliminate competition during breeding season, which can lead to window battles.
Of warts and toads
American toads are widespread throughout eastern North America. As long as there is moisture and a bountiful food supply, they can live in many habitats.
Confusing spring lookalikes: Coltsfoot vs dandelion
Although they are often confused for one another, coltsfoot and dandelion plants have noticeable differences. Learn how to tell them apart.
Serviceberry: The Giving Tree
Tami Gingirch shares the history and environmental impact of the serviceberry tree — one of our earliest blooming native tree species in Ohio.
The West Virginia white butterfly: A fading forest gem
For a brief time, between late March and mid-May, the West Virginia white flutters throughout woodlands across areas of the northeastern United States.
