Discover why periodical cicadas are a boon for WNC's ecosystem. Explore the benefits of cicadas and their impact on soil and wildlife.

Discover how wood frogs herald spring in winter gardens. Explore their fascinating behaviors and why wood frogs are a gardener's delight!

Figs and Fig Wasps - A captivating story about a genus of plants and its codependent evolution with a tiny wasp.

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a common tree in our area that is valued for its many qualities – edible hard mast (nuts) for wildlife...

Explore the beauty of native trees in bloom with Painters co-owner, Brad Owen. Discover stunning yet overlooked native trees in bloom this spring.