Mertensia virginica
All About Spring Ephemerals
All About Spring Ephemerals By Christy Rybka Many of the first wildflowers that bloom each spring are known as spring ephemerals. The word “ephemeral” means “to have a short lifespan.”…
How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter and How to Help
How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter and How to Help by Christy Rybka Although most birds migrate south for the winter, many birds do not. Some birds, such as…
American Sycamore: Platanus occidentalis L.
Winter Tree Identification at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Winter Tree Identification at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve by Christy Rybka Although many naturalists identify common Kentucky trees by looking at their leaves, winter provides a wonderful challenge to identify…
Thriving in the Winter at Thrive Forest School
Thriving in the Winter at Thrive Forest School by Christy Rybka At Thrive Forest School at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, we are learning and having fun outside in all weather,…
The History of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
The History of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve By Christy Rybka Many years ago, the land that is known today as Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve was once a part of the…
Saving the Migrating Monarchs
Saving the Migrating Monarchs: How to Protect the Endangered Monarch Species From Your Own Home by Christy Rybka Earlier this summer, the migratory monarch butterfly was officially declared an endangered…
Let Them Be Muddy
Let Them Be Muddy: Four Benefits of Letting Your Child Play in the Mud by Christy Rybka At Thrive Forest School, our motto is “Your child will come home muddy…
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