Mariton: Interesting Birds Sightings October 28, 2011We had some interesting bird sightings at Mariton this week. On Tuesday, during the nature walk, a Northern Harrier flew over the meadows. This large…
Another busman’s holiday in New Jersey October 24, 2011He’s 50% older now than when he started (he’s now only 3) but Owen has finally completed the Natural Lands Trust Trail Guide Challenge: visiting…
Crow’s Nest: No frost yet… October 22, 2011It’s a bit late this year but we haven’t had any frost yet. Even if I hadn’t been here to experience it I would know…
A beautiful fall evening at the preserve with friends The Crow’s Nest BabyWalkers (the mom’s group that meets here on Wednesdays) had a potluck dinner here this evening with their entire families. It was…
Mariton: Fungi Walk October 13, 2011Our Tuesday Nature Walk had a special guest. Marion (Martie) Kyde, a mycologist, lead the walk as we discovered fungi. We saw about a dozen…
Leaf-peeper alert: Fall color approaches peak at Crow’s Nest October 12, 2011 The red maples are at their peak of fall color in an outrageous combination of bright reds, oranges and yellows. Where they grow in…
Pine Barrens Paddling October 10, 2011This goes under the Busman’s Holiday catergory. Over the weekend, I joined some friends from the Pittsburgh area to canoe in the Pine Barrens of…
About those trails (Crow’s Nest): October 7, 2011I hate to have to be apologetic about anything at the preserve, but here goes: our trails are still really wet. Many we cannot mow…
The best job in the world… October 6, 2011I gave a presentation yesterday to the fifth graders of French Creek Elementary, about Crow’s Nest Preserve and what I do there for Natural Lands…