December 2021: An American Holly
Many ornamental holly shrubs with high gloss leaves are not the native American holly. American holly (Ilex opaca) is a woodland […]
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November 2021: Turkeys
Would you believe turkeys were missing from the Connecticut landscape by the early 1800s? Between forest clearing and hunting, human […]
LEARN MOREOctober 2021: Let’s Get Batty!
Bats! Bats are amazing little creatures, not least because they’re the only mammal with true flight ability. (The flying squirrels […]
LEARN MORESeptember 2021: Bird Feeders are Back!
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has given the green light for bird feeders! The strange, infectious disease […]
LEARN MOREMay 2021: Eat the Garlic Mustard
Spring foraging is full of delicious, peppery greenery, and it is the prime time to eat one plant in particular: […]
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April 2021: Get Those Invasives
An invasive plant is a plant that outcompetes native plants in an ecosystem. Most invasive plants are not useful in […]
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March 2021: Baby Animals in Spring
Spring has arrived! And with it, many people will come across baby animals seemingly in need of help. In fact, […]
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February 2021: New England’s Hibernators
I know some people wish they could retreat into their bedroom, curl up under the covers, and hibernate until the […]
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January 2021: Getting Rid of Invasive Bittersweet
Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is recognizable by its yellow capsules and red fruit, scattered among its twigs, plus its thick, […]
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December 2020: Queens in Hibernation
The cold days are starting to increase more and more as we head toward winter. Dark-eyed juncos have appeared at […]
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