Spring strikes me as a very dynamic time of year, with elements of winter and summer colliding on a shifting basis. Across the country we see blizzards and tornadoes in March brought on fronts with powerful winds and huge surges … Continue reading
Category Archives: Wildlife
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
Recently, I was in the woods of the preserve preparing for a field trip and noticed something that piqued my curiosity. Long pieces of bark had been stripped from a few trees. The bark was removed from several feet off … 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