Dragonflies and Mercury
Vesselina Alteva, the Environmental Science teacher at Stevens High School, brought 18 students out to Marshall Pond last month to...
Waterbears
I was first introduced to these cute microorganisms in the Smoky Mountains in NC by my friend, Susan Sachs, who happens to be a ranger...
Making Their Mark
Ever wonder what it takes to make a mural - a large one - on the outside of a building? If so, allow me to share a little bit about the...
Apple Picking
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is pick apples. I eat an apple almost everyday all year long, but fresh apples, picked...
Nature Study at Arrowhead
Dawn has been leading K-5th grade students in a nature study rotation as part of SAU6 and Claremont Parks n Rec summer learning program....
Petal Beds
I was at my garden early one morning and noticed bumblebees sleeping on flowers. Bumblebees usually nest in small colonies under the...
A Drop in the Bucket
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink... We live in a place where water is everywhere. We have lakes, ponds, streams, and...
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...
Planting for Pollinators
A great way to celebrate pollinators this month is to plant host plants and nectar plants for pollinators in your yard or school gardens....
