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All Marylanders know their state flower: the lovely and prolific wildflower, the black-eyed susan.Designated our state flower in 1918, black-eyed susans…
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A few days ago, one of our teachers pitched me an idea for a weekend program, something called “forest bathing.” I’ll admit I was skeptical at first as…
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At Maryland’s famous Benji’s Drive-In Movie Theater last weekend, my family and some friends enjoyed an evening playing outside, eating popcorn and candy,…
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There are some species of animals that hold a special place in my heart. I know that as an environmentalist I’m not supposed to pick favorites, but some…
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Sometimes, walking through the woods can be an unsettling experience. The damp ground yields a little too much under my feet, releasing the smell of…
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There’s not much about the weekly lawn and field maintenance I do that makes me nervous. Actually, I think there’s really just one thing. One amazing, yet…
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There are 27 kinds of snakes in the state of Maryland, but only two are dangerous to humans.While both species are in the pit viper family, the more…
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As the tender buds of spring flower and bloom to make way for summer’s lush greenery, an annual battle begins anew. This clash pits our big human brains…
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A few weeks ago, I visited a friend. We were sitting outside, enjoying the weather with a couple local brews while his daughter played nearby. Suddenly,…
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Moths are often regarded as the less appealing cousins of butterflies.Moths are seen as the night-flying pests that harass our summer porch lights and eat…