"Here Comes the Sun..."
Don't get me wrong. I love winter. I am overjoyed by the first snow in the late fall. It reflects even small bits of sun and moonlight...
Liken Lichens
What kind of living things can you explore in late fall? Well, we had already checked out leaves multiple times and it was becoming...
The Subnivean Zone
As I was looking for tracks and signs of animals in the snowy landscape with Bluff Elementary 5th graders back in January, I noticed a...
Where are the warmest places in a forest?
Did you know that deer mice stay active all winter long? They still have to move through the forest to find food, hide from predators,...
Rich Sunsets
You may have noticed that sunrises and sunsets seem to be more vivid in winter. There are some reason for that! Cooler temperatures...
Snow Crystals
Don't they look like they are dancing down from the clouds to the ground? Look closely and zoom in. They are so intricate and beautiful!...
Apricity
As you are creating your New Year's resolutions list this year, make sure to include "Get your daily dose of apricity!" Apricity is an...
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...
Learning After Hours
Afterschool programs are a great way to get kids outdoors exploring the world around them. Especially in winter! A little patch of...
