What does it mean to be American? It's a good (and complicated) question that I won't endeavor to answer.

Invertebrate investigations dominated discussions in our house last week.

"Happy snacking, don't die." That is the great advice for newbie foragers from Alexis Nikole Nelson.

Need a fact or quotation on liverworts?

Blame it on autocorrect. 

This is must-see TV. Once you tune in, it will be hard to turn away from this 24-hour streaming service.

It's time to cry fowl.

Male spring peepers have begun their lustful calls, an annual miracle of trying to outdo each other to find a mate.

How can one not be fascinated by fermentation?

Beachcombers, start your engines! Or at least put your walking shoes on and get out there.