Did you know that as a living organism, you shed genetic material called DNA? Although you usually can’t see it stuck anywhere, you’ve probably left DNA on everything that you’ve touched! This is also true of every other living thing—from bats to birds to bumblebees, there’s lots of DNA floating around out there. But what if we told you local spiders are catching wildlife DNA in their webs? 

Macrophotography, the art of taking close-up photos of small subjects, can help us see things from a different perspective. Dr. Shahan Derkarabetian's detailed photos are helping us learn and appreciate our mission region’s small invertebrates, are contributing to research, and are just plain cool!

As we inch closer to summer, you may start to see some of your native plants either go dormant or die off, and understanding these natural changes will help you tend your garden better. Read through four great garden tips that will help prep your native plant garden for the hot summer months. 

Learn about the many exciting activities you can participate in during our after-hours event, Nat at Night.