Category: Geoff Carpentier
Geoff Carpentier
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, ecotour guide and environmental consultant.
NAsty nature news
Typically, I note articles that cross my desk which report negative stories about nature....
Read MoreMimicry – a Means to Survive
Many animals use mimicry to fool predators and prey into thinking they are something else, with insects putting on the best show in this regard. Tens of thousands of species of insects are not what they seem at first glance. But...
Read MoreEarthworms, An integral part of our ecosystem
We all recognize them when they cross our paths. Some of us relish them. For instance, as engineers they are valued because they break down nutrients while aerating and draining the soil, or for fishing we use them for fishing...
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When Nature Gets Nasty
Last time I wrote about some positive effects of forest fires. Today, I want to expand on why...
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Is there a good side to forest fires?
The media is abuzz with the devastating wildfires in western and central Canada. Tens of thousands...
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Nifty Nature Words
I love to read about nature, but every now and then, words jump out at me that make me stop in my...
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My Non-Big Bird Day
No, this isn’t about a giant yellow bird that lives on a street named for a seed. It’s about my...
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Close encounters with wolves
The Eastern Gray Wolf is a mysterious animal which evokes different emotions in us. How you react...
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