Habitats and Natural Communities

Prairie Autumn
Far from uneventful, grasslands are really hopping in the fall. John Grassy provides an overview, and a guide to some choice prairie refuges.

Booming Wetlands
Wetlands can be overflowing today, dry as dust next month. From swamp to prairie pothole, some of the best places to experience the wet and the wild.

The World of the Coast
A look at the natural environment of coastlines, plus some top seashore destinations.

Rain Forests of the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific northwest temperate rain forest is not just trees, but a web of life that supports thousands of species.

A Day in the Desert
Experience the daily cycle of desert wildlife and plant life, waking and sleeping with the rise and fall of desert heat on a typical day in the arid Arizona wilderness.

Warblers Are Back!
Come spring, these tiny birds return to the north; in fall they return to the tropics. They are colorful but elusive . . . Learn how to tell one species from another.