Mushrooms are a constant but sometimes overlooked organism seen while walking in the woods. One of the most common mushrooms I see year-round is commonly called turkey tail, or Trametes versicolor. No, this fungus doesn’t…continue reading
MEMORIALS: Donations were made in memory of MJ Yoder, Jacques Schillio, and Jackie Taglia. THANK YOU! A great BIG thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us with the Spring Stampede this year!…continue reading
If you hear the loud, piercing call of a red-tailed hawk, be sure to check twice that you aren’t being tricked by a blue jay. Blue jays, among other bird species, are great at mimicking…continue reading
Most people will never observe a shrew in their life, but if you are lucky you’ll be in for a fun experience. Shrews are small mammals with dense fur, an elongate snout, and spend a…continue reading
MEMORIALS: Donations were made in the memory of Sean Banyon and Charlotte Lahr. 2019 Membership Renewals: In January we started sending out our quarterly membership renewals for 2019. If you receive a reminder notice in…continue reading
Winter hiking can be a great time to observe nature. On a walk in the woods or even in your yard, a unique harmless winter find could be a bald-faced hornet nest or other aerial…continue reading
Rufus, one of our two eastern screech-owls at the nature center has been very talkative at the end of the workdays and can be heard close to five o’clock making a descending whiney call. We…continue reading
News to Know: Memorials: Donations were made in the memory of Jackie Taglia, Jan Pendergrass, Carolyn Dorgelo, and Charlotte Lahr. 2019 Membership Renewals: In January we will be starting our quarterly membership renewals for 2019.…continue reading
In the beginning of 2018, we added Kettie, a broad-winged hawk, to our education animal crew. Kettie had trauma that effected sight in his right eye and nerve damage to the end of his right…continue reading
The display of autumn leaves and spring flowers are spectacular and awe-inspiring. Lichens are equally inspirational but their display is a bit more subtle…so subtle that most people never notice them. They are found in…continue reading
