Fern reproduction, Ferns, Natural History, Nature

Sex and the Secret Life of Ferns

I have been wondering if a story about sex might not ease our worries for a bit. Please forgive my … Continue reading Sex and the Secret Life of Ferns

Birdwatching, Citizen science projects, Ferns, Hiking, Natural History, Nature, Vermont Center for Ecostudies

Summer Solstice atop Mt. Equinox

Gathering data for Mountain Birdwatch, one of Vermont Center for Ecostudies’ Citizen Scientists projects. Our alarms sounded at exactly 3:45; … Continue reading Summer Solstice atop Mt. Equinox

Birch polypore fungi, Birdwatching, Ferns, Kayaking, Loons, Nature, open-water swimming, polypore fungi, Strafford, sweet gale shoreline swamp, wetlands

Swimming with Loons and Finding a Sweet Gale Shoreline Swamp

Most years a family of loons nest on Miller Pond; this year I got to know them a little better, … Continue reading Swimming with Loons and Finding a Sweet Gale Shoreline Swamp

Birdwatching, Fall Migration, Ferns, Nature

Ferning with Luka ~ How to recognize a hairy-legged Lady Fern in the woods

Before the frost is a great time to take to the woods and fields with camera and field guides. In … Continue reading Ferning with Luka ~ How to recognize a hairy-legged Lady Fern in the woods