Or are they headed to Canada since Canadian Thanksgiving has already come and gone? Why, indeed, are we seeing gaggles of gobblers right now?
Tag: Nature
There is Gold Everywhere
Whereas spring-blooming forsythia and daffodils are carefully planted and tended by homeowners, the end-of-summer goldenrod establishes itself without human help. Goldenrod needs no compost, fertilizer, or watering to maintain its stunning display. Just when
Dog Owners, Forest Animals: Beware the Quill
black bears are frequently sighted, but unless they are new moms with cubs in tow, they will skedaddle when they
Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly
This time it’s the spotted lanternfly (SLF), a native of China that hitched a ride into Pennsylvania in 2014 on a shipment of crushed stone. I first encountered this pest in mid-January while hiking in Worcester. Ahead of me on
Community Day 2025: The Hardy and the Brave
Hardy souls turned out for Community Day on March 8th. Thank you Canterbury Farm for hosting us, as well as to our local businesses for participating, and the Neon Newt for the lovely cookies. Photos courtesy of Art Alpert.
Identifying Becket Trees in Winter
Bear-Bo-Baggins, and I love to meander in the woods for miles in all seasons, including black fly season and mid-winter. While the pup takes in all the smells, I mostly day dream as I walk, mentally working on my many to-do lists or untangling a design conundrum on one of