The cheerful return of the robin
Seeing the first robin of the year is perhaps the most widely recognized harbinger of spring.
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Natural North Dakota
Hosted by Chuck Lura, a biology professor at Dakota College in Bottineau. Chuck has a broad knowledge of “Natural North Dakota” and loves sharing that knowledge with others. Since 2005, he h...
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20 of 22 episodesThe surprising strength of spider silk
Next time you see a spider web, you might want to look at it a bit more closely: The spider silk is generating considerable interest and res...
Watch the skies! Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower peaks in early May
You might want to monitor the night sky over the next few weeks: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is on now, and will continue through much of...
Why fire is essential to North Dakota’s native prairie
In the absence of burning, grazing, or other active management, native prairie can quickly deteriorate. Historically, bison grazed the prair...
Watch your step: The “jumping” cactus of North Dakota
People have been known to be badly injured in the desert by getting tangled up with cactus, particularly a species of cholla commonly known...
The vital role of woodpeckers in North Dakota
Chuck Lura explores the species of woodpeckers found in North Dakota and the vital role they play as keystone species in maintaining healthy...
Red Osier Dogwood stands out in the winter landscape
This time of year, there is not a lot of color on the landscape. But there is a red stemmed shrub that may catch your attention. If so, it i...
Hello, spring!
On Friday, March 20, at 9:46 a.m., the sun crossed the celestial equator — marking the spring equinox. As the term “equinox” indicates, ther...
Look up! Spring bird migration is back
Have you noticed geese flying overhead recently? If you haven’t, you will soon. That is because the spring migration is on. Although some ha...
Ancient lakes left their mark on North Dakota’s plains
Most North Dakotans know that the Red River Valley is a portion of the former lakebed of glacial Lake Agassiz, but there are other glacial l...
Lizards of North Dakota
I read an article in the February issue of National Geographic about horned lizards in Texas. Their populations are being decimated, largely...
Roses in North Dakota aren't just for Valentine’s Day
While long-stemmed roses dominate Valentine’s Day sales, native members of the rose family are woven into North Dakota’s landscape — includi...
How early writers described winter on the North Dakota prairie
Do your ever wonder what the winter landscape looked like on the prairie long ago when there were no farmsteads, transmission lines, and the...
How plant seeds survive the winter
During winter cold spells, concerns are often voiced on how the animals manage to make it through the season. Of course, there is variation...
Shadow or not, North Dakota’s groundhogs are still asleep
Groundhog Day is coming up Monday, February 2. Do not look for any groundhog in North Dakota to poke its head out of their burrow. It is far...
Barred owls are not as rare as they once were in North Dakota
A friend of mine recently mentioned that a flock of crows were raising a ruckus outside his home in north Fargo. When the crows are in a tiz...
Observing nature in the winter
Are you getting a case of the winter blues? Are you spending too much time on the couch and too little time outdoors? Consider making a conc...
One of North America’s deadliest plants grows in North Dakota
All plant parts of water hemlock are toxic to humans and livestock. It is one of the deadliest plants native to North America, some say the...
Snow buntings, winter visitors from the far north
While driving down the country roads during winter, you may see a flock of sparrow-sized birds get up and fly away. Most people probably dis...
How nature shapes our well-being
Spending time in nature doesn’t just inspire awe — research shows it can improve our health and well-being.
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