By Claire Bosselmann, summer intern Is Older Better? In many ways, yes—especially when discussing the freedom of retirement, aged scotch, and the magnificence of old-growth forests. Old growth forests are ecosystems that develop over many decades without significant disturbance. These … Continue reading
Category Archives: Forest
Ripples by Ariana Zimney The forest, I was taught, is a beautiful place to come when you need space, want to learn something new, or when you can’t help but move! More and more every year, I learn in-depth relationships … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Another summer spent out in the swales planting trees to help combat the devastation that the emerald ash borer is causing in many local forests. To be honest, I thought that last summer was going … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Land Management Coordinator The circle of life and constant movement of energy from one being to another can be easily seen in the forest. In the simplest form, trees take up nutrients and … Continue reading
Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator We’ve all heard of taking a bath, but what about forest bathing? This form of nature therapy, originally from Japan and known as shinrin yoku, involves immersing yourself in a forest by engaging your senses. Why is … Continue reading