It’s All Connected
January 14, 2019
The Sycamore Greenway is not just a scenic trail flanked by amazing habitat that is home to hundreds of bird,... Read More →
A Chimney Swift View from the Roof, from the Past to the Future
January 10, 2019
My son Reed bought an old house in Oxford, badly in need of repair. So one fine June morning we... Read More →
Science versus Faith
January 7, 2019
All of us have our every-day grind in life. Unending daily responsibilities and commitments that you just have to plow... Read More →
The Life of a White Pine
January 3, 2019
White pine was originally a key player in the Great Lakes and New England ecosystems. A few little outliers of... Read More →
The Humble Sparrow
December 31, 2018
Sparrows, those nondescript little brown birds that are the bane of a casual birder, are both omnipresent and ignored. They... Read More →
A Few Notes About Camouflage
December 20, 2018
Many people, who are interested in watching/documenting/hunting wild animals, improve their odds of success by wearing camouflage. Camo can also... Read More →
Decorating with Natural Elements
December 17, 2018
I’ve always liked the idea of gathering natural items locally to decorate for the seasons. This year, I decided to... Read More →
Adventures in Conservation: Convicts with Knives
December 13, 2018
In 2005, Judy Joyce and I were working on an erosion control project on the banks of Clear Creek. We... Read More →
Guest post: Remembering Nature’s Power
December 10, 2018
The Land Trust Alliance blog continues to tackle many conservation issues, and I thought I would share with you their... Read More →
Animal Tracking Part 1: Body Plans
December 6, 2018
Well, our first snow came about on schedule for those of us south of I-80, and it offered a few... Read More →
