Persistent Berries
Ever wonder what non-migratory birds find to eat during the winter? Many of the brilliant red berries we bring in our homes this time of...
My Favorite Worm Song
I AM A WORM (GUSANO) (Mel McMurrin & Kevin Beals) Am/E/Am/F/Am E Am E Am I am a worm The wondrous worm It's down under I love to squirm...
Gifts of the Harvest
The beginning of cool weather in the fall makes me think of harvest time, gathering together with friends and neighbors, and gives me the...
Harbingers of Autumn
Fourth generation monarchs emerge from their chrysalises as the evening and morning air becomes cooler in late August and September. They...
Aquatic Insects
These little creatures usually go unnoticed in streams and ponds because they live in the mud and on the edges of the aquatic world, not...
Here Come the Songbirds
I don't know about you, but I look forward to return of the songbirds every year. Their spring migration coincides with the return of...
Winter Survival: Hibernation
I recently took Grantham Elementary students outside to investigate the phenomenon of hibernation. Each child had a grape that they...
Winter Survival: Insects
How do insects survive the winter? With so many types of insects living in New England,you can imagine there are many strategies for...
Winter Survival: Deer Yards
My first winter in NH, I learned of a natural phenomena called "Yarding." I have yet to witness it, so I've gathered some information...
Winter Survival: Salamanders
Where do salamanders go during winter? Some aquatic salamanders (spring and northern two-lined) stay active in streams that do not freeze...
