Our Backyard Universe
Bringing light to the magic of nature in our own backyard
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What makes a teacher great? The greatest teachers allow failure, but provide all the instruments for success. They encourage curiosity and face any consequences with their pupils. They lead with patience to sharpen the youth. They allow freedom to explore all possibilities but will guide you back to the truth. All of such teachings have…
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Fearless & Unfazed: Sitting on the patio, enjoying a hot summer sun, I reached for my bottle of water and noticed this guy. This arachnid had crawled up to the edge of the table and sat there, watching me. When I put the bottle down he scurried over to it. He examined the massive standpipe…
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Many folks see a snail and are repulsed by their slimy bodies and unconventional appearance. Although, looking a little closer will uncover a fascinating species that is quickly overlooked. Anatomic Composition Snails have a complex anatomy and are comprised of organ systems that deviate substantially in regards to most animals. Like other gastropods, snails possess…
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Chipmunk Chit-Chat If Alvin and the Chipmunks got one thing right, its that these critters are extremely vocal. When listening to the chatter in your backyard, you’re almost guaranteed to hear their much less melodic voices. Chipmunks use their shrilling transmissions to defend their territories and alert others of danger. These communicative tactics will change…
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The People’s Pompous Perception Human beings are an extremely intelligent and highly perceptive species. We are capable of engineering technology, advancing abstract mathematical and scientific theories, and conjuring sophisticated philosophical postures. These achievements allow us to explain natural phenomena and the complexities that come with them. However, our precocious perception has limits. And what we…
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With spring wrapped up and summer arrived, the hustle and bustle outdoors is in full-swing. The animals are busy; some raising their young while others are stockpiling for winter already! And some, like this Eastern Bluebird, are busier than the rest. Elegant Saboteurs The male Eastern Bluebird is easily identifiable and a fan favorite for…
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Spring has sprung, and the animals on the east coast are as active as ever! All over our yards, there are critters running, flying, and scurrying around after a long, cold winter. These fluffy fellas, in particular, emerge in abundance, and from my experience, seem to multiply quickly throughout the summer. There’s a good reason…
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Many of us are quickly distracted by the whirlwind of chaos that engulfs society every day. From political turmoil to social media brain rot, from stale corporate jobs to the expectations of immediate communication – we have all succumbed, in one way or another, to the chaotic grasp of human civilization. All of this could…
Our Backyard Universe 