Finding footprints in the snow or mud can reveal what wildlife has visited and crossed your path before you came along.  Learn about the more common tracks in your own neighborhood.

Who goes there?

Join us as we share some fascinating facts and stories about the sweet tasting sugar maple tree. 

Maple sap collection

Canadian flag

Maple seed (samara)

Bill and Bob explore an old oak tree in Bob’s backyard.  Want to use an acorn cap as a whistle? Check out this YouTube video.

Bob’s oak tree

Screech owl

If you hear a spooky sound at night you just might have a eastern screech owl in your neighborhood. Join us to find out more about this little owl.

Can an owl turn its head all the way around?  Check out this video on YouTube.  Learn more on the International Owl Center website.

Barred owl

If you are out at night listen for the sound of the barred owl. “Who cooks for you who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?

How can an owl rotate its head without cutting off its blood supply?  Check out this study by John Hopkins.

Great horned owl

Join us as we discover the secrets of the Great Horned Owl.

Do you ever bring in plants for the winter? Maybe you have brought in some uninvited guest and never knew it. Bill will share stories of some exciting guests.

Plants inside for the winter

Gray tree frog

Nature Guys delve into the invasion of the stink bug! Bill and Bob will share the history of the stink bug and some tips on what to do if they visit your house.

Brown marmorated stink bug

Bill’s stink bug trap

Bill and Bob dive into the captivating world of the Loon. This is a bird so talented it helped Henry Fonda win an Academy Award!

Common loon

Drew in loon costume