by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist Ever since I was little, I have always loved possums! Or, opossums… well we will discuss that later. There are even several photographs of me as a toddler chasing after an opossum in our forested … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Assistant In winter, I am reminded of how much I enjoy seeing the beautiful colors that are plentiful in spring, summer, and fall. The greens of spring, flowers in summer, and color-changing leaves of fall. Winter … Continue reading
Winter is slowly slipping away, despite the recent cold snap. The forecast is for warmer weather, perhaps for much of the rest of the month. We are already 2/3rds through what we consider biological winter (December thru February), and there … Continue reading
This strange, dark, mild winter (so far) has been mostly unremarkable in the yards of both my home and work. There are birds, to be sure, but mostly those of the “usual suspect” variety. That being said, it’s good to … Continue reading
As I near old-timer status, I’m still constantly reminded how much there is to learn about the natural world. About the time one thinks he understands what’s going on outdoors, he is quickly reminded that is not the case. Each … Continue reading