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Tis the season for seed collectors!
by Jacob Crider Late Autumn and early winter time is the perfect time to collect native seeds for home gardens, natural areas projects, and nurseries. After a long summer of […]
American Burning Bush
by Jacob Crider Autumn is one the best times each year to explore Kentucky’s woodlands for seed pods, fruits, and nuts. As the fall goes on, the weather cools, the […]
Downy Woodpecker
by Jacob Crider The good old reliable Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) is a common year-round species of woodpecker in Kentucky and is one of our most familiar backyard birds. These […]
Dryad’s Saddle
by Jacob Crider It’s not every day that you get to see a fungus as big as a lunch tray! Check out this astounding Dryad’s Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) found at […]
Common Grackle
by Jacob Crider Throughout the year many species of Blackbirds spend time migrating, nesting, and socializing in the state of Kentucky. Members of the family Icteridae, blackbirds are highly social […]
Eastern Striped Skunk
by Jacob Crider If you happen to take a walk at Creasey Mahan early in the morning or later on during dusk, you may come across some of the forests’ […]