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Audubon’s Birds of America

In the 1800’s John James Audubon broke ground by making life-size illustrations of all the birds in America. The portraits provided a groundbreaking guide to the natural world and are equally valuable today – as works of art, and as a history of American bird species.

The Bittersweet Challenge

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Ode to Caterpillars

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Exploding Plants

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Botanical Books

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The World

Audubon’s Birds of America

In the 1800’s John James Audubon broke ground by making life-size illustrations of all the birds in America. The portraits provided a groundbreaking guide to the natural world and are equally valuable today – as works of art, and as a history of American

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A Man and His Chainsaw

Where some people see a piece of wood, Ken Packie sees potential. Packie is a master chainsaw sculptor and he transforms wood into works of art.

Bird Eggs Unhatched

A well-preserved egg collection offers a bird ís eye view of species habitat in 19th century Connecticut.

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In Praise of Blackflies

Washington County, Maine lives and breeds blackflies. And, if you’re part of the Blackfly Breeder’s Association, that’s a good thing.

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Bird Eggs Unhatched

A well-preserved egg collection offers a bird’s eye view on species habitat in 19th century Connecticut.

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