by Audrey, age 8 Freckle, a jumping spider I met in playground today was adorable. It is tiny and fluffy. Jumping spiders are generally harmless and beneficial arachnids. They help pest control . Jumping spiders are not poisonous to humans. They do have venom and fangs, but their venom is not strong enough to be…

by Audrey, age 8 Today I found a slug species called Limacus Flavus (yellow slug). I named it Sunspot since it’s a yellow slug. He/She (it’s a hermaphrodite) was on my front porch by the door, eating the fallen bird food. The weather was cold and damp. I touched it, it felt slippery, slimy, and…