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Wood Frog Love
Wood frogs partially freeze to survive the winter. And yes…those two wood frogs are doing what you think they’re doing. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Spring amphibian migration is only a couple weeks away, when certain toads, salamanders, and frogs, like more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Mating and Courtship, News, Photos, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Winter
Tagged amphibians, migration, Wood Frog
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Nature Minute video: Woodpeckers leave their mark on NYC – and feed city wildlife
Without leaves to block our view, winter is an excellent time to take a peek into the lives of city animals and see the daily challenges they face. One type of woodpecker has drilled very distinctive designs throughout NYC’s parks more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Birds, Fall, Habitats of City Wildlife, Trees, Videos, Winter
Tagged about animals, city animals, city wildlife, Green News, kelly rypkema, nature, Nature And Science, Nature in a New York Minute, nature minute, new york wildlife, Park, Parks, Science And Nature, tree sap, urban wildlife, video, what birds eat, what do birds eat, what do squirrels eat, what squirrels eat, what woodpeckers eat, wildlife in the city, wildlife watching, woodpecker, woodpecker facts, woodpecker holes, woodpeckers, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Ask the Naturalist: Why do Hummingbirds Like Sapsuckers? A Nature Minute Video
If one species of animal can love another, then surely hummingbirds love sapsuckers. Find out why in this short video annotation. And see our episode: “Woodpeckers leave their mark on NYC” for the full story.
Posted in Animal Behavior, Birds, Communication, Fall, Habitats of City Wildlife, Spiders and Insects, Trees, Videos, Winter
Tagged about animals, bird migration, city animals, city wildlife, Green News, kelly rypkema, nature, Nature And Science, Nature in a New York Minute, nature minute, new york wildlife, Park, Parks, Science And Nature, tree sap, urban wildlife, video, what birds eat, what do birds eat, what do hummingbirds eat, what hummingbirds eat, what woodpeckers eat, wildlife in the city, wildlife watching, woodpecker, woodpecker facts, woodpecker holes, woodpeckers, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Juniper Berry Jingle, a Nature in a New York Minute Video
Junipers are the source for a whole suite of products from gin to natural insecticide to…contraceptives? Biologist Kelly Rypkema shows us the real plant behind all these claims and shares her own special recipe for spicing up the holidays. Trouble more »
Posted in Plants, Trees, Videos, Winter
Tagged berries, cedar chest, cedar tree, Christmas, Christmas recipes, cider, cones, contraceptives, evergreens, gin, herbal remedies for cellulite, home remedies for moths, juniper, juniper berries, juniper tree, Juniperus, kelly rypkema, medicinal use plants, medicinal uses of juniper oil, mulling mix, mulling mix recipe, mulling spices
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Juniper Mulling Mix Recipe
Spice up your apple cider, or other winter beverages, with juniper berries, appearing right now on the juniper trees (aka cedars) in your neighborhood. 1 tsp juniper berries 1 tsp whole allspice 1 tsp whole cloves fresh orange peel 1/4 more »
Posted in Nature by the Seasons, News, Plants, Trees, Winter
Tagged cedar tree, juniper, juniper berries, Juniperus, mulling mix recipe, mulling spices, recipe
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Burdock, a Nature in a New York Minute video
A plant quietly grows in our city that incited a revolution in how we fasten things together. Host Kelly Rypkema shows us what it looks like and shares this story of nature-inspired design involving Swiss engineer George de Mestral, some more »
Posted in Fall, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Plants, Videos
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Gifts from Sandy
I hope everyone is faring better from the effects of Hurricane Sandy as time passes. My neighborhood is slowly making progress. Dry wall, insulation, and sofas, all heavy with water, are being loaded into dumpsters. Downed limbs are being trimmed more »
Posted in Animals, Articles, Birds, Fall, Mammals, News, People and Nature, Photos, Plants, Story Bites, Trees, Weather and Sky
Tagged Benefits of Natural Disasters, Hurricane Sandy 2012, Hurricane Sandy Aftermath, Hurricane Sandy flooding, Hurricane Sandy gifts, Hurricane Sandy Lessons, Hurricane Sandy New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy New York, Hurricane Sandy power outage, Hurricane Sandy Recovery, Hurricane Sandy Relief, Hurricane Sandy wildlife, Inspiration from nature, Lessons from Hurricane Sandy, Natural Disasters, Rejuvenation from nature
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Amphibian Crossing
Every spring, thousands of amphibians emerge all at once to begin an important but rarely seen migration. But some of these frogs, toads, and salamanders face man-made obstacles in their path which threaten their survival. Host Kelly Rypkema joins a more »
Nature Minute on the Radio
“Rounder” Dave Schwartz of WPKN radio interviews Kelly Rypkema, host of Nature in a New York Minute, about a rarely seen phenomenon happening right now in the Northeast. Hint: It involves rain, roads, and slippery animals. Listen to the full interview, more »
A Nature Minute Sneak Preview
Here’s a special advance look at our upcoming season premiere! Kelly takes to the road to join some dedicated humans in their efforts to save a rarely seen animal. Trouble viewing? Watch on YouTube instead!
Posted in Mating and Courtship, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Videos, Wildlife Conservation
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