Discover monthly nature events and seasonal highlights. Winter starling murmurations to fall colors. Connect with the natural world all year.
Halloween arrives when nature is deeply into fall. The landscape naturally looks mysterious and somewhat spooky. I’ve always been curious about what’s really happening in nature at this time. So I started paying attention in late October. Here’s what I’ve learned about nature at Halloween. Migration Is in Full Swing Late October is peak migration…
Valentine’s Day falls in the heart of winter. Most people think nature is completely dormant now. Actually, there’s more happening than you might expect. I’ve been curious about what’s going on outside in mid-February. Here’s what I’ve discovered about nature on Valentine’s Day. Birds Are Already Thinking About Spring Mid-February seems early for bird activity….
Thanksgiving arrives as nature prepares for winter. The landscape is changing rapidly every single day. I’ve always wondered what’s really happening out there during late November. So I started paying closer attention to the natural world. Here’s what I’ve learned about nature at Thanksgiving time. Fall Colours Are at Their Peak Late November brings the…
Easter arrives when nature is bursting back to life. Everything feels like it’s waking up after a long sleep. I’ve always been curious about what’s actually happening in the natural world during this time. So I decided to dig deeper and learn more. Here’s what I discovered about nature at Easter. Birds Are Incredibly Busy…
Christmas time feels magical for so many reasons. However, there’s something special about nature during this season that often goes unnoticed. While we’re busy decorating trees indoors, nature is putting on its own show outside. I’ve been curious about what’s actually going on out there during December. So I thought I’d share what I’ve discovered…
December is the dark month. Shortest days, longest nights. The winter solstice arrives around December 21st. After that, light returns slowly. But by early December, it feels like darkness is winning. Everything is stripped down and cold. Nature is in survival mode. I have complicated feelings about December nature watching. The weather can be brutal….
November is the quiet month. October’s party is over. The colours are gone. Trees are bare. Everything that could leave has left. What remains is settling in for winter. This month is about stillness and simplicity. The landscape is stripped down to essentials. I won’t lie, November can feel bleak. The excitement of fall colour…
October is peak fall. This is what we waited for. The colours, the crisp air, the perfect light. Everything that was transitioning in September arrives fully in October. Fall is here, and it’s showing off. This month is pure autumn magic. I think October might be everyone’s favourite nature month. Even people who don’t usually…
September is transition personified. Summer is officially ending, but I don’t know it yet. Fall is arriving but taking its time. The month exists in this wonderful in-between space where anything seems possible. Hot days happen. Cool nights, too. It’s unpredictable, and that’s part of the charm. I love September for this exact reason. The…
August is the tired month. Everything is still green, still growing, still alive. But you can feel the weariness. Plants look dusty and worn. Animals are focused on survival. The explosive energy of spring and early summer is long gone. Now it’s about endurance. I have mixed feelings about August. It’s hot and sometimes oppressive….