Archimedes Notebook

  I've read that rosehips make great winter snacks for rabbits and squirrels. Bears, too, though I don't expect we'll see any do...

 Every now and then I run across a couple of books that incorporate STEM elements in an imaginative way. Today I’m sharing two new picture b...

 ... snow fleas, that is. Monday it was so warm (40oF) that I decided to check out the old oak log behind my garden. It’s covered with moss ...

Today kicks off the Great Backyard Bird Count - you can find out more about that here . Meanwhile,  I can't think of a better way to ce...

 This week take your camera or a sketch pad outdoors with you and spend a few moments looking at trees. It should be a bit warmer, so you ca...