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Bright red clumps of spores on a log
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NatureZen: Breaking the Mold

Fungi have some fascinating neighbors on the forest floor: slime molds.
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Dozens of grayish-white capped mushrooms clustered together
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NatureZen: When It Rains, It Spores

Spring's wet weather has brought up dozens of colorful mushroom species.
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Mariah Kids
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NatureZen: The Bold and the Buteo, Episode 2

What happens when two red-shouldered hawk pairs nest in the Old Forest?
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Bluebird
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NatureZen: A Wildlife Census

A recap of the 2026 City Nature Challenge in Memphis.
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Zebra
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NatureZen: Time Marches On

A look back at how the Overton Park Old Forest springs to life in March.
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Ralph And Mariah Pair Golf
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NatureZen: The Bold and the Buteo

The lives and loves of Overton Park's red-shouldered hawks.
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Lapland
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NatureZen: Snowed Out

We check in with how the birds are doing during this snowy week in Memphis.
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Myopa Clausa
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NatureZen: Lifer of the Month Club

A highlight reel of new species seen in 2025.
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Mushrooms
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NatureZen: Girls Just Wanna Have Fungi

A survey of fresh fungi in Overton Park's Old Forest.
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Drury S Long Horned Bee
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NatureZen: Late Bloomers

An appreciation of the pastel palette of fall asters.
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Great Tailed Grackle
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NatureZen: Hot Topics

How do plants and animals keep cool during hot weather?
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NatureZen: Smoky Sisters

words and photos by Melissa McMasters Eastern tiger swallowtails are probably second only to monarchs

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