The cool spring and early summer and adequate rain have been a benefit to native grassland habitats in our area. Often these prairie plantings seem to be at peak bloom […]
Ripples 8-27-15
That last large low pressure system to pass over us caused a couple of fall-like cold fronts. To we humans it is a wake-up call reminding us of the coming […]
Ripples 8-05-15
There has been a lot of earth moved on Woodland Drive lately, on a field that has been a part of our preserve for more than 30 years, and I […]
Ripples 7-9-15
More and more I realize that the notion that my yard, or my house for that matter, is my own is a delusion. Although people dominate the world and the […]
Ripples 6-4-15
This time of year the spring migration is coming to an end and many birds are busy nesting. There are some exceptions, like unmated birds who may be either too […]
Ripples 5-28-15
What a sweet time of year, not only in terms of lilac-scented air but beautiful melodies from dozens of kinds of birds in our yards and at least an occasional […]
