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
Category Archives: Wildlife
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
They’ve been making a mess in my yard. Pinecones carpet the grass and snippets of spruce branches lay strewn about. It seems as if they are always throwing temper tantrums, stamping their feet and flicking their tails in disapproval as … Continue reading