Although my memory is famously suspect, i don’t remember the last time we had three consecutive days with severe storms, and so late in the year. I associate such weather with May and June when the warmth is building into … Continue reading
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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
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
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
A couple of weeks ago we were still planting trees. One probably still could, but now that we’ve reached the solstice, Yule, and Christmas seasons we are preoccupied with other things. The world is at least temporarily covered with a … Continue reading