By Max Kornetzke, land manager Early spring often evokes the imagery of showy flowers. Many are delighted after winter to see the native plants like trilliums, spring beauties, or bloodroot; or, for many Americans, ornamentals such as daffodils, crocus, and … Continue reading
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The world seems to have gone dormant now. Leaves are off the trees, wildflowers have withered, frost or snow covers the ground most mornings, and many birds are gone south. Even though it seems nature has taken a step back, … 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 Kellsey Grange, summer intern Springtime in the marsh calls for a lot of activity. From leaves budding to flowering marsh marigolds, there is plenty of beauty in the marsh. If you dare to go mucking around a marsh or … Continue reading