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Butterflies are Hanging in There
© Steve Cary, May 18, 2026 After a blistering March, spring has settled into a stretch of relatively normal weather. And after new early flight dates for many species last month, phenologies may be reverting…

Linda’s Legacy
When Linda Zwick’s mother, Emily Bradley, passed away, she set up a memorial fund in her honor. Her mom had taught sixth grade at Barranca Elementary for roughly 20 years, so when thinking about where…

How to Study Bees
Article by Angela Prada. Photos by richardskolnikphotography.com Studying bees in your backyard is a fascinating way to learn about native pollinators. With just a bit of patience, watching these busy insects move from flower to flower…

A 2025 Round-Up and a 2026 Challenge
© Steve Cary, April 1, 2026 We have four items for you this time around – a nice spring mix: a brief prize from Spain, Mike T’s summary of 2025 observations, my quick review of…
