Not chaos. Not spectacle.

Only shared presence and peanut diplomacy.

Sound up.

#BirdwatchingGoesBothWays
#PoetryOfNature
#StellersJay
#StunDay
#BackyardEcology
#UrbanWildlife

A Six-spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata) caught and devoured an ant before dashing off. Harmless to humans, they help control other insects naturally. Adults are fast, active hunters, while larvae ambush prey from hidden burrows.
#TigerBeetle #InsectWatch #BeneficialInsects #BackyardEcology

Reading Gathering Moss 🌿and growing obsessed with bryology. Spotting mosses all over my garden. Kimmerer blends science and Indigenous knowledge in a way that reframes how we relate to the land. Highly recommend!

#GatheringMoss #Bryology #RobinWallKimmerer #BackyardEcology #BraidingKnowledge

Take a look at age-old garden lore and find out — truth or tall tale? In this #TuesdayTip, we take a fun look into the history of the woolly bear stories and the weather predicting capabilities of the Weather Worm.
youtu.be/VdGICLBsNaE
#BackyardEcology #Insects #Cats #ExtendMU #2xAg2030

Have you ever noticed a fluffy white ball on an oak tree and wondered what it was? Meet the sprungy oak apple gall, crafted by Amphibolips confluenta-a tiny wasp with a big impact!
#BackyardEcology #GallWasp #NaturelsCool #DIYNature #diynatureologies #whatisthat

Insects have amazing eyes that can see things we can't! Learn how they use their eyes to survive in this fun video: youtu.be/8qqw4IOUB6U
#ExtendMU #Insects #Eyes #Science #Kids #BackyardEcology 🌱

Late summer is a great time to stand outside and unlock the secret melodies of the insect world! Put on your listening ears and let's discover the magical music hiding in our own backyard!🌱

youtu.be/-jCREA0nDOs

#ExtendMU #2xAg2030 #KADB #Insects #BackyardEcology #SongsOfSummer