Author: Loti Woods - Page 3 | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Nature’s Tiny Marvels: The Enchanting World of Hummingbirds

One of spring’s greatest joyful moments is the arrival of our hummingbirds. Our ruby-throated hummingbirds, the main species ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Shell-ebrating Turtles: Learning all about these awesome reptiles

I love turtles. And I’m in good company. Lots of folks love them. Box turtles, sliders, snapping turtles, ... Read more

Education

Champions for Wildlife is growing

Since January 1, Champions for Wildlife has used the power of art to teach over 750 local students ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Moths: Nature’s quiet wonders

I never thought of moths as pollinators until recently. Their cousins, the butterfly, get a lot more attention. ... Read more

Education

From ‘bug stomper’ to ‘bug buddy’

At a recent Champions for Wildlife class, a first-grader was bragging about stomping bugs in his backyard. After ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

There’s a lot to love about snakes

Snakes need some love. Often misunderstood and great for our environment, snakes sometimes get a bad rap.  Do ... Read more

Community

Champions for Wildlife announces new coordinator, after-school programs

Champions for Wildlife has taught and inspired over 3,100 kids in Polk and Henderson counties about nature using ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Why do amazing beavers build dams?

Ever wonder why beavers build dams? I know, it’s not something you think about every day. But when ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Eight reasons to love the amazing opossum

Do opossums wander through your yard? Before you freak out, let’s look at why you might want to ... Read more

Opinion

“Please don’t move my rocks,” says the hellbender

Have you heard of a hellbender? And if not, just what is one? How about the longest salamander ... Read more