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
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The life around us flows like tides in the ocean. In spring, the tide of migrant birds and insects flows north, finding places which support their families. After a successful summer, even more animals flow south again to places where … 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
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