This article was written by Jennifer Powell, our land management coordinator. I have witnessed what I consider an unusual amount of deer-car collisions for this time of year. I usually think of September and October being more of a common … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
What an interesting winter season! As this is being written the weather is mild and school children are out in our forest snowshoeing and learning about winter ecology. Recent snows have created a palette that is continually decorated with the … Continue reading
Winter is bottoming out now, and we’ve had our coldest temperatures so far this season. A lot of animals have settled in, either sleeping the whole thing off or frequenting places that provide the food, water, and shelter they need. … Continue reading
The most difficult thing about working at a nature center are the times when it is necessary to stay indoors at a desk instead of exploring the amazing world outside. Every day and every square foot in a nature preserve … Continue reading
I had the good fortune to have a few hours off on a weekday morning recently, and was able to sit at our kitchen table, cup in hand, reading email while watching the birds fill their bellies at the feeders. … Continue reading