Browsing: nature

Local parks are great places to visit regularly. For many, the playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking paths are the draw. But what if we could add something else to make a visit more interesting and educational, but not permanent. This is the idea behind ephemeral art; the installation of temporary artwork designed to be short-lived. The creation of sand sculptures on beaches is a great example. The Coast Ephemeral Art Project was launched to bring this idea to local green spaces.

OK, I may be opening a proverbial can of worms or Pandora’s Box, but I am going to do it anyway. Should be fun. Here goes. What burning questions do you have about something in or about nature that I may be able to write about? In other words, what are your Qu’est Que C’ests.

Over the past two years, a nature-based park arose in the City of Moss Point. The recipe for how the park was built is a story of the people of the community – a mixture of young and old, who got their hands dirty. Contractors built the larger elements (parking, fence, pier), but volunteers did the rest.  

For many of us, an unhurried walk in nature is medicine for the mind and soul. Whether strolling through a local park or a nature trail, the sights and sounds can provide a respite for life’s stresses. There is always something new to discover, even on a trail or path that we have walked a hundred times.

One of the most amazing things you can do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is take a trip out to…

Maggots need a little love.

Nature tourism has a new advocate in Jackson County

Nighttime is for Finding Spiders!

Go ahead! Eat you some yard greens.

In Search of Plants that Eat Bugs

Let nature relieve your stress!

Twelve Days to make a habit of enjoying nature.

Making time for a nature break – a good habit

Keep a nectar feeder up for our Winter Hummingbirds

Queen Butterflies are as beautiful as Monarchs

I take great pleasure in telling anyone just how cool and beautiful spiders can be. This is especially true for my spider-phobic friends, for whom I have great empathy. I also like to allay the fears of others that have grown up with the belief that spiders are creatures to be feared.