Category: Nature Note

Rainbows and sundogs are two of Nature’s lovely lightshows.  Rainbows are caused by sunlight reflected on water droplets.  They are multicolored

There are two kinds of sumac in the Skiatook area, smooth sumac and winged sumac.  Smooth or winged refers to

Metamorphosis is a biological process whereby an animal changes from an immature form to an adult form.  It involves going

The Osage orange is fairly common in our area and was named for the Osage Indian Nation.  It’s a tree

The wig girdler beetle is Nature’s not-so-careful pruner.  They are the cause of all the downed twigs and small branches

It’s time for fall color and even though it’s been dry, we’re starting to see some out here in the

We’ve seen six kinds of owls at our place: eastern screech owl, short-eared owl, long-eared owl, barn owl, great horned

The prairies are home to a stunning array of prairie wildflowers, each with its own unique beauty and fascinating characteristics.

Monarch butterflies are probably the most popular and best-known butterfly in North America. Its bright orange and black wings, adorned

Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, making them essential for biodiversity and food production. With over 20,000 species