There is never a bad time to help a good cause, so the required donation to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology was not a barrier to keep me from joining a program called Project FeederWatch. One week into my membership, I already consider it $18 well spent. My obsession with the birds that flock toContinue reading “FeederWatch project collects data for continental bird research”
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Annual Geminid meteor shower will peak this weekend
One of the outdoors’ greatest shows not on Earth takes place this month and will reach its performance peak this weekend. The display will go on regardless of the weather, but in order for us to enjoy it, clear skies at night are necessary. The editors at EarthSky.org predict the peak of the Geminid meteorContinue reading “Annual Geminid meteor shower will peak this weekend”
Walk in the park to highlight “Benefits of Nature”
“You know where Knob Noster State Park is, don’t you?” a friend asked me earlier this week. “Just east of Warrensburg,” I replied confidently. I take pride in being able to identify and locate public places throughout Missouri where you can get out and enjoy the outdoors. I have visited more than half of theContinue reading “Walk in the park to highlight “Benefits of Nature””
Don't Call Me Outdoor John 