Birds find utility in the most unassuming bits around them — from moss and lichen to snake skin — using these pieces to construct intricate nests. Join Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she speaks with Frank Harmon about nature’s very own architects.
Nature’s Architects
From twigs and moss to spider silk and fur, every nest reminds us that beauty and belonging begin close to home.
A Tour Through Time at Tryon Palace
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Tryon Palace illuminates North Carolina’s unsung contributions in the fight for American independence with a brand-new tour.
North Carolina, Naturally: Mistletoe
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice explores how North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife, from cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, during the winter months.
Under the Mistletoe
From cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife.
North Carolina, Naturally: Black Bears
From the pocosins to the hollows, black bears shape wild spaces with persistence, silence, and strength. Learn more about these quiet giants with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she travels to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to meet with the Head of Mammalogy Mike Cove.
Silent Giants
From pocosins to hollows, black bears shape North Carolina’s wild places — with persistence, silence, and strength.
Your Guide to Washington
This former port town perched on the Pamlico River is full of waterfront history, charm, and adventure.
North Carolina, Naturally: Bats
Entomologist Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice travels to Asheville to learn about the endangered gray bats species as the local population recovers after Hurricane Helene.
