So, one of my greatest joys is tree planting. At least, when successful. There is no guarantee. If I have chosen a place with suitable soil, moisture, and sunshine for the tree species I’ve selected, and I protect it from … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
As I write we have passed through another false spring and are back to winter, at least it seems that way on the surface. Roads are bad, but the house is warm and the birds are fed. A typical February … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist Ever since I was little, I have always loved possums! Or, opossums… well we will discuss that later. There are even several photographs of me as a toddler chasing after an opossum in our forested … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Assistant In winter, I am reminded of how much I enjoy seeing the beautiful colors that are plentiful in spring, summer, and fall. The greens of spring, flowers in summer, and color-changing leaves of fall. Winter … Continue reading
Winter is slowly slipping away, despite the recent cold snap. The forecast is for warmer weather, perhaps for much of the rest of the month. We are already 2/3rds through what we consider biological winter (December thru February), and there … Continue reading