The Nature Geek

This week we embark on a thought experiment: what would happen if all living things died at the same exact moment?

The Nature Geek: What if All Life Ended at Once?

Some words in science just get me all worked up.

Talk Nerdy to Me

With today's subject matter, you're going to wish I hadn't started blogging again.

A Nope with 30 Legs: the House Centipede

Apparently the videos in tonight's post were of poor quality on most computers when first posted through Blogger, and weren't even visible in mobile! The videos have now been linked through YouTube and should be much better. Enjoy!

The Nature Geek: Twitch's Treasures

Looking for some trivia or just some really big words to throw around the office this morning? Then read on!

The Nature Geek: Whatcha eating?

Just mentioning the name "earwig" is enough to make some people shudder. But how much do you know about this common garden insect?

The Nature Geek: Ear Ye, Ear Ye!

This 4th of July weekend, I invite you to be a true patriot of geekdom and join me in some citizen science by watching nature's fireworks: fireflies!

The Nature Geek: Try It! Firefly Watch Citizen Science

Today, the man who is responsible for the start of The Nature Geek is retiring. Without Mike Mullins of Nature Coast Environmental Education, LLC, none of what is The Nature Geek today would exist. Thank you for everything, Papa Geek!

Nature hikes don't have to be far or long to see incredible sights; this weekend try a Micro Hike in your own yard!

The Nature Geek: Try It! Micro Hike

Humans aren't the only ones that enjoy cooling off on hot days! Find out how Ralph the turkey vulture spent this 93 degree June day.

The Nature Geek: Day in the Life: Bathing Beauty

Are you a foodie? How about becoming a nature foodie this weekend and trying the fruit of the red mulberry tree?

The Nature Geek: Try It! Mulberries

In January I revealed the mysteries of animal skulls. Now it's time to take a look at some other bones and the stories they hold!

The Nature Geek: Revealing the Mystery of Bones

If you're hopped up on Benedril right now, this blog is for you.

The Nature Geek: Why Pollen, WHY?

Throwback Thursday! Just how did The Nature Geek get her start?

The Nature Geek: Geeky Origins

Let me try my hand at one of those annoying click bait headlines: "This huge wasp came right for her. What happened next made me SPIT OUT MY MOUNTAIN DEW!"

The Nature Geek: Revisiting the Cicada Killer Wasp

We've got some hot, smelly, freezing, stormy, weird neighbors in our solar system. Kinda makes you appreciate the Earth a little bit more.

The Nature Geek: An Astronomical Earth Day

What are you up to this weekend? How about trying some sound mapping?

The Nature Geek: Try It! Sound Mapping

Today I bring you a special video edition of the blog!

The Nature Geek: The Red-backed Salamander: Denizen of the Detritus

This week I bring you an update on Twitch, the common grackle who was kept as a pet for 7 years. How is he doing now? I think you'll be happy with the answer!

The Nature Geek: Extreme Makeover: Grackle Edition

It's a question I have been asked on several occasions: "What are snakes good for?" This week, I share my answer and hope to provide some food for thought on these legless reptiles.

The Nature Geek: What are Snakes Good For?

I have returned from my trip to Costa Rica and I can sum it up in one word: ridiculous.

The Nature Geek: Costa Rica: Country of Ridiculousness

Pura Vida! No post this week; I'm geeking out in Costa Rica! Instead, enjoy this photo of me holding a large forest floor millipede in the Monte Verde cloud forest. I was in heaven!

Why don't all birds migrate? What's the longest migration? Are all migrations North-South? This week, before I take a break to make a 2-week migration of my own, I answer some migration FAQs. (Like how many times can I use "migrate" in one status update?)

The Nature Geek: Miraculous Migrations

As spring approaches, there will soon be baby animals everywhere! What happens to wild animals that are raised by humans with good intentions? Sadly, the outcome is not always good.

The Nature Geek: The Cost of Wildlife as Pets

Five Shades of Grey...are you curious? Wanna take a peek? You know you want to. I won't tell.

The Nature Geek: Five Shades of Grey

When you're The Nature Geek, every wildlife sign is worth a closer look! Mr. Nature Geek (and his foot for scale) and I found a series of these bird p**p streaks along a wall above a creek, all the same distance from the edge of the wall. Who did they belong to? Not a sparrow, the p**p of sparrows and other tiny birds would be closer to the wall. A great blue heron? They p**p directly beneath their bodies. These p**p streaks were likely made the projectile action of a belted kingfisher! *Insert "The More You Know" shooting star here*

The contestants on Dancing with the Stars may have some pretty fancy moves, but this week check out how other animals use their toes, toenails, and bellies to get around.

The Nature Geek: Walk this Way

Did you just see the Super Bowl car commercial with the tortoise and the hare? Then I'm hoping you yelled at your screen "Opossums don't hang by their tails!" like I did because you read my opossum blog last year!

The Nature Geek: Oh, possum!