I can’t help but think of Andy Williams singing, “Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” even though the song was written for the Christmas season. For the next several weeks, nature will reveal something new every day. At … Continue reading
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With the exception of those who enjoy skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing, I’m guessing than most of us are enjoying the unseasonably mild weather this winter. Ice fishermen may soon join the ranks of disappointed. I was talking to a conservation biologist … 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
The State of the Woods It’s zero degrees as we walk into the forest, but sunny and no wind. The air smells and feels clean, as if it’s been sanitized by the cold. Dry light snow clings to the … Continue reading
Is anyone else ready for spring? I think most of us appreciate having four distinct seasons, none of them lasting too long. This winter seems to be dragging just a bit, and I’m sure wildlife are having to employ all … Continue reading