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
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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
Last week one of our staff who lives on a farm near Maribel shared excitedly that she had seen a snowy owl in the field next to her home. Even though she’s not a birdwatcher per se and there are … Continue reading
Autumn Changes Written by Corrissa Frank, Marketing and Development Coordinator What do you think of when someone mentions autumn? What smells, sounds, tastes and visuals come to you? Autumn is always my favorite time of year. Even though I do … Continue reading