By Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Taking a walk through a prairie often feels magical, doesn’t it? In the summer months, flowers of a variety of colors, shapes, and textures carpet the prairie landscape. Fuzzy bumble bees buzz flower to flower. Colorful … Continue reading
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by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist To celebrate the week of Halloween, here is a spooky tale of things that glow in the dark… or should I say glow in the light? Lurking in the depths of muddy pond water, hiding under … Continue reading
Written by Sue Crowley, Land Manager It is a coldish and rainy day with the wind blowing; the daylight is waning and leaves are floating to ground. For many people these leaves are beautiful and a welcome show before winter … Continue reading
The joy of fall harvest is both satisfying and comforting, as it has been for people here for thousands of years. Bringing in crops from our gardens is part of that, each year yielding sustenance for the coming season. In … Continue reading
By Ariana Zimney, summer intern “Leave No Trace” principles really can be a simple change while out exploring. Some people are not aware of its positive reinforcements to treating nature with kindness and gratitude, nor do they realize the large … Continue reading