Ravens and Crows and Jays, Oh My!

Ravens and Crows and Jays, Oh My!

Hopefully we’re all still enjoying our migrators as they pass through on their way to warmer destinations in preparation for a (fingers-crossed) snowy winter. Here, we will take a look at a few species of birds in the Corvidae family, which you can enjoy year-round in...
Migration Station

Migration Station

Summer is a great time for road tripping. If you have a favorite trip that you’ve taken on more than one occasion, then there is probably that one gas station you always have to stop at. Maybe the gas is cheapest, they have your favorite snack, or most probable…the...
Ravens and Crows and Jays, Oh My!

Let’s ID Some BIrds!

The Arboretum is a great place to go birding, whether you’re an expert or a novice, because Flagstaff is home to over 100 bird species, but over 100 migrating species have been sighted in the area as well. This makes our area a birder’s paradise for seeing rarer...

It’s Peak Butterfly Season!

With peak butterfly season (August-September) creeping up on us here in Flagstaff, let’s talk about their life cycle and what makes them so remarkable! There are four stages to a butterfly’s life cycle:  Egg Larva Pupa Adult Egg Stage: Adult butterflies will lay about...