Just a couple of weeks more now, and we’ll be into spring. As the Earth’s tilt gradually places us more toward the Sun, we’re receiving a lot more solar energy than we did six weeks ago. The birds know it, and … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
When the weather is mild, it’s nice to sleep with a window open just a crack. Letting in some fresh, cool air seems like a healthy thing to do after being cooped up so much in the winter. With that … Continue reading
Each year at the nature center, one pair of European starlings makes a nest within the masonry wall of the milk-house attached to the barn. Over time, the walls have shifted, and there is an opening alongside the door … Continue reading
After the recent ice storm, a couple of mild weather days afforded us the first opportunity to do habitat work in reasonable comfort. With the help of volunteer Ray and intern Mikayla, we took to the forest to continue where … Continue reading
It is hard to imagine the potential impact of a piece of bare ground in the wintertime. That potential is hidden, waiting for a little encouragement both from the weather and from the people who own and manage it. … Continue reading