Autumn is probably the busiest time in our preserve. One might think that with the growing season behind us, things would settle down. In truth, September through November brings hundreds of children visiting for field trips, and hundreds of acres … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seasons
A couple of weeks ago Dr. Kerry Trask gave a wonderful program at the Lester Library about the native people of our area. He spoke about how indigenous people were drawn to this area by the resources it offered, especially … Continue reading
Written by Jeni Klein and Jim Knickelbine The higher than normal temperatures we’ve experienced in the last week have advanced our season significantly. Even if we go back to more normal temperatures now, we’ll still be at the end of … Continue reading
With the exception of those who enjoy skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing, I’m guessing than most of us are enjoying the unseasonably mild weather this winter. Ice fishermen may soon join the ranks of disappointed. I was talking to a conservation biologist … Continue reading
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