Fun facts

  • Milkweeds make Monarchs

    Bonus fun fact: If you don’t know by now, I really like monarchs and I’m concerned…

  • Winter sky spectacles

    Bonus fun fact: Sun Dogs, Halos, and Sun Pillars are one of the coolest things about…

  • Plight of the Monarch

    Bonus fun fact: During late summer, monarch butterflies migrate out of the Midwest to their wintering…

  • Woodpecker tales

    Bonus fun fact: You can tell a lot about a bird by the shape of it’s…

  • Getting cold feet?

    Bonus fun fact: Have you ever wondered how birds can stand in freezing cold water without getting…

  • Clasping paws

    Bonus fun fact: Did you know that sea otters hold paws while they sleep? Because they…

  • Owls are amazing

    Bonus Fun Fact: I’m sure you’re aware that owls have excellent eyesight, but did you know…

  • Overwintering insects

    Bonus Fun Fact: Ever wonder how butterflies (and other insects) make it through the harsh Iowa…

  • Trumpeter swans

    Bonus Fun Fact: Trumpeter swans are the heaviest birds native to North America. The average trumpeter…