Blooms in the Grasslands
When people think of the Nature Preserve, I imagine that most of them picture the forest and frog pond first. We do love our trees, but the grasslands of Meadowlark…
Mid-May at the Nature Preserve
The early spring wildflowers are finished blooming for the most part, but the Nature Preserve is still a place of peace and tranquility. Come and walk around some sunny day,…
What Makes a Waterfall?
Nothing is more delightful than the sound of a waterfall in the spring. The Nature Preserve has several waterfalls and natural springs that flow when it rains. Unfortunately, our waterfall…
Turtles in the Pond
On a sunny day at the Frog Pond, you are sure to see turtles basking on a log. If you are quiet, you can get a good look at them,…
Hidden Spring Wildflowers
We are all ready for Spring after the tough winter this year. But as we walk around the Nature Preserve, it seems that everything is still brown and bare, even…
Black Vultures: Cleanup Birds
This kind farmer knows what to do with dead animals. You don't have to dig a hole and bury them, just drag them out to a field and let the…
Spring is a State of Mind
What does Spring mean to you? How do you know it's Spring? On the first warm day, I love to walk around the Nature Preserve looking for signs of Spring.…
How Many Days Till Spring?
Well, the kids are finally back in school after an unexpected winter break, and the Nature Center sparkles as the bright sun shines on the blanket of snow. As always,…
Snow Birding
Today is not only Valentines Day, but Day 2 of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology join together for a weekend of citizen…
Winter Break at the Preserve
To folks with school age children, the phrase "Winter Break" may mean having the children home and not knowing what to do to keep them occupied in the cold. Bring…