The Paper Wasp, of the vespid subfamily Polistinae, is one of twenty-two species found in North America and approximately 300 species worldwide. Paper wasps have long, slender bodies with distinct, […]
Pollinator Awareness Walk, Afternoon (Hike of the Day)
Pollinators are partners in the dance of life. In honor of National Pollinators week (June 19 – 25) Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists will lead 2 special walks in the Edible Garden […]
The Birds and the Bees . . . And You
No, this isn’t that kind of article. It is springtime and most of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the wonders of nature. Spring brings us increased signs of […]
Mourning Cloaks Have Returned
With the warmer weather we have been experiencing this week, mourning cloaks and other butterflies have been seen flying around Bernheim Forest. Mourning cloaks are one of many butterfly species […]
Fall's Overlooked Flower: The Blue Curl
An easily overlooked flower, Blue Curls (Trichostema dichotomum) occur in glades and other rocky, exposed areas. It is not found in very many locations here at Bernheim, so it is […]