Tulips Are TREES?
The tuliptree is one of the tallest eastern American hardwoods, and one of the tallest trees found in the nature preserve. It can often be identified from a distance…
I Wish You Bluebirds in the Spring
This is such a busy time of year for our Bluebirds. Fortunately, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve has over 20 nest boxes on the property which are favorite nesting sites for…
Trilliums in Spring
Large Flowered Trillium (grandiflora) If asked what my favorite spring wildflower is, I think I would have to say the trillium. According to Wildflowers of Tennessee the Ohio Valley…
Spring Weed Flowers
Common Chickweed What is a weed? The simple definition says "A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants." Yellow Corydalis The term…
Don’t Delay, Come Today
Rue Anemone with phone for size comparison We waited for weeks and weeks for Spring to bring warm weather and it's finally here! It's amazing how fast the flowers have…
Never Say Never in Nature
One of the first things you learn about nature, and birding in particular, is never to say never, as in "You will never see a Western Grebe in Kentucky." You…
Sandhill Crane Migration
One of the most exciting sounds in nature is the "kar-r-r-r- o-o-o" of Sandhill Cranes flying overhead in their spring and fall migration. We heard some today at Creasey…
Happy Groundhog Day!
February 2 is Groundhog's Day. Is everyone ready for a big party? No? Well, let's learn more about the groundhog itself. The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as a woodchuck,…
Jack Frost Visits Kentucky
Traditionally, Jack Frost is the personification of frost and cold weather, a variant of Old Man Winter held responsible for frosty weather, for nipping the nose and toes, coloring the…
Help! Fire!
On November 26, 2012, some of our neighbors were probably terrified to see flames and smoke on the big meadow near Mahan Manor. It's OK, we told all who called.…
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