After the Rain
Jean was out inspecting the trails following our big rains last week and offered these observations… The recent rains, while much-needed, have brought down some trees across the trails. The sunshine and lack of wind…
Critters
Sounds of Spring
Chris was the first to hear the chorus frogs singing this week, causing great excitement around here. Today, he caught some the show just off Wood Duck Way. The chorus has begun! Last Monday, I…
You Otter Be In Pictures
Jan was out with a preschool group tapping maple trees this morning and noticed the telltale sign of otters at play! The otters have been playing in the snow along Indian Creek! People often ask…
Circle of Life
We witness the “circle of life” every day at the Nature Center. Land Steward Jean Wiedenheft gives us a look at how it works. The full album of photos can be found on our Facebook…
Birdie…birdie…birdie
I listen every day to hear the cardinal change from his sharp, winter “CHIRP” to the more lyrical “birdie…birdie…birdie”. Then I know spring is here. Jean needs your help with a bird count at the…
Jenny Gets Squirrely
Naturalist Jennifer Rupp is amused and inspired watching squirrels outside her window… Photo by Duane Cooley As I sit down to write this post, one common mammal is on my mind. Currently there is one…
The Usual Suspects–Part 2
Jean continues to update us on visitors to the mystery burrow….. After watching the deer walk around the tree, and the rabbit run out of the brush pile, it occurred to us that we might…
The Usual Suspects
Jean updates us on our mysterious burrows… One of our mystery burrows We set out with a trail cam to find who had been digging these significant holes midwinter. From the look of it, they…
Otters Spotted on Slippery Slide!
Jan took a group of snowshoers on a hike last week and spotted something unexpected! Here’s here report: This looks like fun! Rivers otters, playful creatures that they are, have take advantage of recent snow…
Hidden Treasures
While Jan and Jenny were out hiding geocaches this morning, they spotted some other treasures along the way. Jan reports… As Jenny and I prepared for our 2 pm Geocaching program this afternoon (come join…