Marasmius Siccus
We believe this is a Marasmius Siccus, though it may be a Marasmius Fulvoferrugineus. It is quite small in person.
To see more of the mushrooms at Coal Creek, click here.
We believe this is a Marasmius Siccus, though it may be a Marasmius Fulvoferrugineus. It is quite small in person.
To see more of the mushrooms at Coal Creek, click here.
We Have Beautiful Reptiles on the Farm
At Coal Creek we have respect for the old ways, but we also engage the latest farm science to achieve our goals. We like to think of it as eco-agriculture. It’s sustainable environmentally and financially. Here’s an article from AgDaily that outlines how we’re working to repair the land that had been clear-cut. Read more…
Even though we can’t go now, this beautiful environment will be waiting for us when we can. You, too. It’s never too early to start thinking about a gorgeous Tennessee vacation. Read more here.
Ponerine ants like this live their lives in forest soils and feed on other arthropods.
Camel crickets are large, abundant insects common to forests across the US. But they are rarely noticed, partly because they’re nocturnal. Here are two camel crickets that left their underground daylight hiding place to feed on a mushroom at night.
These attractive metallic flies are commonly seen on leaftops, hunting for smaller insects. They are lively creatures and some species have elaborate mating dances.