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Mariton: Alternate-leaved Dogwood

May 31, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Right now the Alternate-leaved Dogwoods (Cornus alternifolia) are blooming at Mariton.  There is an easy to find tree on the…

Mariton: Oak Galls

May 30, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Galls are something that have intrigued me since I was a little boy.  In the wild fields of my boyhood…

Mariton: Chestnut Update

May 29, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager You may recall that Mike and Kieu Manes planted several American Chestnut seeds one month ago.  I found several Chestnut…

Mariton: Little Chickadees

May 28, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager As predicted, the Chickadee eggs hatched out sometime during the last week.  This is one of two broods.  Right now…

Mariton: Birding At Hugh Moore Park

May 27, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. Our group went to Hugh Moore Park on Tuesday.  This park is located in Easton along…

Crow’s Nest: After two hailstorms

May 22, 2014

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager Wow. This was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Two heavy hailstorms separated by a few minutes of sun. Just…

Mariton: Bluebird Babies

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager The nest boxes at Mariton are starting to get more active.  Above you can see one of the boxes has…

Mariton: Birding at Jacobsburg

May 20, 2014

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manger.  Photos by Carole Mebus (unless otherwise stated) This Tuesday, we visited Jacobsburg State Park for our birding field trip.  I…