Kara ThorntonDec 13, 20232 min readThe Harsh Truth Behind These Cute Dancing FluffsDid you know the Hemlock trees in the Eastern region of the US are threatened by an incredibly destructive, invasive insect? The catch?...
Kara ThorntonJun 5, 20232 min readLet's Get Eye-Level with Club Moss 👀 Have you ever noticed greenery along a trail that was giving both plant vibes ✨🪴 AND moss vibes🌟💚 ? And then wondered what it may be?...
Kara ThorntonMay 31, 20232 min readFlorida's Ferns & a Fascinating DiscoveryDid you know, ferns reproduce via SPORES ?! Just like mushrooms 🍄! And that's just the beginning... We started taking closer look at...
Kara ThorntonApr 26, 20232 min readWhat's the Deal with Wisteria?Ever spotted these colorful cascading blossoms? Here in south eastern region of the US, if you take a drive in the springtime and look...
Kara ThorntonMar 15, 20233 min readGuide to Identifying the Ash Tree - A Morel Favorite 🍄 'Tis the season for scouting Morel mushrooms! Do you know how to recognize an Ash tree? Fraxinus americanus "White Ash" With the start of...
Kara ThorntonMar 1, 20232 min readNC's Hated Yellow Haze... with a Twist 🌲 🌳 If you've ever spent time in North Carolina during the Spring or late Summer seasons, chances are you're familiar with the thick yellow...
Kara ThorntonJan 25, 20233 min readHow to Identify Poison Ivy: 3 Pro Tips!I'm sure you've heard the classic "Leaves of 3... Let it be..." but what else?? Basically any further information would be better... why...
Kara ThorntonJan 17, 20234 min readWaterfall Photography: 4 Essential TipsEver tried to capture the beauty of a waterfall but just couldn't get it right? Let's break down how to take a great waterfall photo with...
Kara ThorntonJan 11, 20232 min readWhat in Tarnation?? A Cactus Wren!If you've ever spent time in the American South West, chances are you've heard this bird's unique call. Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus...
Kara ThorntonAug 31, 20223 min readLearn to Find Crystals at Your Feet!Did you know quartz crystals and beautiful prisms could be just under the surface of the ground where you walk? Let's take a look: Since...
Kara ThorntonAug 30, 20223 min readSpore Prints: A FREE & EASY Artistic Activity!This 2 minute project will have you discovering nature's beauty in new and exciting ways, any time of year! Are you interested in...
Kara ThorntonAug 12, 20222 min readIs there a "Peach Chanterelle"??Y'all we are deeeeep in chanterelle season, so we're going to dive into the nitty gritty: I'm talking breaking these babies down into...