Petal Beds
I was at my garden early one morning and noticed bumblebees sleeping on flowers. Bumblebees usually nest in small colonies under the...
Creek Crawl
One of my favorite activities once the water has warmed up just a bit is to go on a creek crawl. The cool water is refreshing, the rocks...
Mystery Pollinator
I'm in the garden enjoying the beauty of the flowers and I hear a buzzing sound getting closer. I look around to find out who's making...
Muddy Footprints
Mud season hasn't left us entirely. In fact, it may just be getting started! I'm not a fan of the road driving my car instead of the...
Frog Chorus
I love mucking about in the forests in the spring, especially when there are vernal pools nearby. It's usually easy to find the vernal...
Springtails: Lovers of Winter Sunshine
Brought to you by Upper Valley Land Trust's Field Notes Friday! "Programs Director Alison found some snow fleas on a warm(er) winter day...
Wandering Stars
The first stargazers called anything that was lit up in the night sky a star. The word star comes from the Latin word “Stella” which...
A Closer Look
Our perspectives shape the way we look at the world around us. When we take on a new perspective, it is usually accompanied by awe and...
Sumac Lemonade
Staghorn sumac is very visible in the fall with its bright red leaves and bright red berries. This is another plant that has separate...
Just Passing Through
We all have witnessed bird migration north in the spring and south in the fall, but did you know there are 4 main flyways in the United...
