Dr. Agnes Conaty, PhD

When there are days of below-freezing temperatures...

Common wetland plants and flowers...

The delicate dance of koi and carp...

What's underneath a lily pad is a whole ecosystem of tadpoles, fish, minnows, microorganisms that feed these animals...It's a laboratory filled with curious-looking creatures!

Mallard ducks and Canada geese appear to mingle well together like best buddies, or so they seem. So I put them side by side...

When we lived in Greenbelt, MD, Canada geese were some of my favorite ones to paint.

A tribute to man's best friend...

The promise of blooming magnolias in spring makes the winter wait and cabin fever more bearable. The sight of buds makes me hopeful...

With fond memories of Abyss and Catee, our two Siamese cats from the Philippines...

We look at a favorite ingredient in salads and soups, the powerhouse mushrooms. Today has been one of the coldest in 2022, reaching 15 F this morning. So we cook up some seafood soup garnished with mushrooms!

Today we feature the good old dandelion,
a hardy w**d we tend to ignore until it overtakes the garden. It is a great example of resilient perseverance, no matter what.

Part of nature study involves the anatomy and cross section of a pine cone. Although the male and female components differ, here are some of the common elements.