Green Nature


Photo of the Wheek

picture of a western green hairstreak
All butterflies are environmentalists, however, all butterflies are not green. The Western Green Hairstreak.


A Safe Green Summer



Types of Snakes
Warm weather is snake weather. Learn about some of the common non-poisonous snakes found in and around residential areas of the United States.

June Flowers
The fields, forests, mountains and meadows of the Pacific Northwest bloom with flowers during June and early July.

2008 North American Solar Challenge
Americans will look on in envy this July, as a group of University teams go gasoline free, and race from Texas to Canada.

Review: Cordless Line Trimmers
The latest models of cordless line trimmers makes emissions free lawn care a more practical and affordable choice for almost everyone.

Black Petaltail
There are only two species of petaltail dragonflies in the United States. The black petaltail is the West Coast species.

Solar Camping
Summer is also a busy camping season. It might be fun to check out the newest lines of solar camping equipment.

Types of Butterflies
Butterflies are out in full force during the summer. Take some time this summer to learn the identity of those that live in your neighborhood.
More: Checkerspot Butterflies