Norcross Wildlife Foundation News

Along the trail here at Norcross there are a series of pools that fill with water seasonally, creating a temporary habitat for some of the more unique creatures that can …

How many crows does it take to be a murder? A murder is the collective catchall for a group of crows; but is it four? Six? Or is it the …

Summertime is a great time to learn about life in the pond. Most people who like to take a dip prefer bodies of water that are clear and weed-free. They …

Last week I wrote about the Katydid, a favorite midsummer night noise. Katydids aren’t up in the canopy singing an insect solo. The alto you hear is the Snowy Tree …

“Katie did. No, she didn’t. Yes she did! No, she didn’t” That is the nighttime cacophony of August from high atop the trees. The Katydid is an insect heard more …

What is a Woodland Ambassador? They are landowners who are passionate about their property, and want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others. They are people who care about …

A cold front has moved through and the oppressive humidity has cleared from the air, which made today an absolutely perfect day to take a walk along the trails here …

A favorite poem of mine by Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Dragon-Fly (1833): Today I saw the dragon-fly Come from the wells where he did lie. An inner impulse rent the …

I’m sure you’ve heard the bad news about bees, bats and butterflies. Why not lend a hand by turning your yard into a native niche? The key elements to making …

Have you ever been walking through the meadow and come across white, frothy foam on the grass? While it may resemble something rather gross, this is the larvae of an …