
In Our Backyard: Burrowing Owl
January 4, 2024The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is one of the smallest owl species in the world, and they get their name from nesting in underground burrows created and abandoned by other...

In Our Backyard: Mexican Mosquito-Fern
May 2, 2023Mexican mosquito-fern, Azolla mexicana, is a tiny floating fern found in wetlands, ponds and other small wet areas. The fern’s natural range is North, Central and South America. In Canada,...

