Discover Nature Notes

Groundhogs rule their day with a popular weather forecast. They're also expert home builders. Learn more and discover the answer to an age-old question in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Have fun with the OUTDOORS when the weather keeps you IN with some Nature Trivia. Test your knowledge in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover the forward motion of wildlife that fly, run, walk, and crawl in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover how the amount of snow may hinder or help various animals in this week's Discover Nature Note.

When you live outdoors, you need a warm coat. Discover how their fur helps mammals survive the winter months in this week's Discover Nature Note.

When might some birds need a designated flyer? When their food is overripe. Favored fruits can become fermented. For birds and insects consuming rotten fruit or overripe nectar, this temporary impairment can leave them vulnerable to injury and predators. Learn more about this natural phenomena in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover some healthy and fun outdoor holiday activities for the whole family in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover the one thing in common all snowflakes have and how they're formed in this week's Discover Nature Notes.

Watch December's party in the sky featuring the Geminid meteor showers and a rare appearance of a "Christmas Star." Find out how, where, and when to watch the light show in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Here's one crowd you can safely stand in the midst and watch a spectacular fall show between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check out Missouri's unique vantage point for viewing wild visitors in this week's Discover Nature Note.