Dragon or Fly?
Female Common Whitetail hovers over the pond, making ripples like a helicopter At NatureFest on Saturday, Dr. Bill Dean helped us explore the aquatic animals usually unseen in the mud and…
Mocking Bullies
You know the Mockingbird - a largish gray bird with flashy white wing bars and white on the sides of a long tail. It's best known for its ability to…
Flirtatious Flowers
To woo your sweetheart, we all know to give her flowers. The beautiful colors and aromas are sure to put her in a romantic mood. But did you realize that…
Mosquito Invasion?
If you have walked around the Nature Preserve recently, you probably noticed large numbers of insects rising up from the grass. They have long legs, and bear a strong resemblance…
Thank You for Being Our Friends
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we have the BEST volunteers in the world at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve! All it takes is willingness to help and a big smile.…
Bluebird Trail
Eastern Bluebirds love living at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. They are cavity nesters and build in boxes which the Louisville Audubon Society gave us. People donated money as a Valentine's…
Sproutlings
When Spring comes, we all enjoy the bright colorful blossoms of native wildflowers. But if you start early enough, you may find the plant when it first comes up through…
Trees! Wonderful Trees!
Dogwood Blossoms Robert Green of Greenhaven Tree Service joined us for our Trees Open House Saturday, and everyone had a wonderful time learning about the individual trees at the Nature Preserve.…
The Original Twitterer!
The Tree Swallows are back in Kentucky, and this pair likes to sun and preen on the power lines just outside the Nature Center at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Adults…
Early Birds and Blooms
Spring Beauty 2012 will be remembered as the year with no winter. The warm temperatures are ushering in Spring and all its blossoms and bird migrations at least 2-3 weeks…