Fun facts

  • Repopulating swans

    Bonus fun fact: I attended a release of trumpeter swans at Lake Anita this afternoon, so…

  • I strongly dislike lawns

    Bonus fun fact: Last week’s bonus fun fact on letting violets grow in your yard sparked…

  • Valuable violets

    Bonus fun fact: This time of year, you might notice violets blooming in your lawn. These…

  • The early butterfly gets the…

    Bonus fun fact: The Mourning Cloak butterfly is one of the earliest emerging butterflies, appearing as…

  • On the common cold

    Bonus fun fact: Because I was sick again this week, your bonus fun fact will be…

  • Opossums, possums, oh my!

    Bonus fun fact: Because of last week’s fun fact about opossums, it was brought up that…

  • Many-toothed

    Bonus fun fact: Did you know that opossums have 50 teeth? That’s the most of any…

  • Pheasants in winter

    Bonus fun fact: As something a little different, below is an excerpt from an article I…

  • Your spiny friend the cacti

    Bonus fun fact: Because I think we need warmer thoughts, did you know that cactus are…

  • February, the short month

    Bonus Fun Fact: Ever wonder why February is the only month with 28 days? It’s because…