Blue Moon
"Blue Moon, You saw me standing alone..." "Once in a Blue Moon" There are two astronomical definitions of a Blue Moon; both are a type of Full Moon. When the…
Family Campout
When I was a Girl Scout, many, many years ago, we went camping several times every year. As an adult, however, we usually stayed in cabins or the lodge at…
Scary Shelf Clouds
This morning some ominous looking clouds rushed over Kentucky, and apparently, much of the Eastern US as well. According to the meteorologists, these are shelf clouds. Shelf clouds often resemble…
Birds in the Grasslands
It's exciting to walk through Meadowlark Meadow now because of all the birds who live there. Red-winged Blackbirds, in particular, are everywhere - calling loudly to protect their territories from…
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…
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…
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,…
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…