By February, enduring another brutal winter month is not a welcome thought for many people in the Boston area, and the conditions are harsh on most of the areaβs nonhuman residents as well. Winter is a deadly time of year for many animals in New England, and February puts their winter preparations to the test. [β¦]
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Fresh Pond AlmanacβJanuary at the Meadow
Winter is a great time to learn to read wildlife signs and explore the wonderful stories of those who live at and around the Lusitania meadow. For instance, have you ever noticed that small mound of sticks at Blackβs Nook? This is likely to be the winter hut of a little mammal. That shelter had [β¦]
Fresh Pond AlmanacβMarch at the Meadow
In March, conditions will make the gradual and uneven transition from harsh winter to muddy spring at Fresh Pond. March brings the onset of new plant growth for the year and the final stretch of food scarcity for the reservationβs overwintering animals before the relative bounty of April and the summer months beyond. The shift [β¦]
Birds in Winter, Deadwood & Collembolans
Field Highlights Β» Birds in Winter, Deadwood & Springtails Season: Winter | Location: New-Englandβs meadows, forests, parks, and gardens. EwA runs biodiversity walks monthly when we invite our guests to observe with us the passage of the seasons on the local flora and fauna. Each exploration is a chance to nature chronicles that we may [β¦]
Observing Nature in the City
If asked to name a favorite place in nature, many people including myself might choose to describe forests, meadows, or scenic ocean views. Some might include state parks or even smaller, more urban settings like the Middlesex Fells reservation where I live in Massachusetts. However, even the most open-minded nature lovers would be hard-pressed to [β¦]
Forest Immersion Β» Going Back Home
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ This circle is a mindful Forest Immersion. It is structured so as to make the mindfulness of the experience explicit and accessible. Ideally, Forest Immersion (or Forest Attuning) happens in a forest, but it needs not be. You can pick a meadow, a beach, or your own garden. It is important however that [β¦]
Biobliss Β» Documenting Species Like a
American Toad | EwA iNat Research Grade Sighting Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to species, and ecosystems. It encompasses the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life β It is the fabric of Life on Earth. It is everywhere starting right where [β¦]
Forest Explorations β February in the Fe
Heavy snowfall might at first seem like an inconvenience, or even threat, to wildlife. In actuality, snow accumulation is essential to the winter survival of many species. This Februaryβs Forest Exploration shed light on the many benefits of the snowpack (layered snow buildup) from temperature regulation to protection from predators. In addition to exploring life [β¦]
Forest Explorations β January in the Fel
In addition to the usual emphasis on ecology, this Januaryβs Forest Exploration introduced an additional focus: geology. Alongside Claire OβNeill, EwA naturalist Tom Eid shared his knowledge of geology and natural history. As some of you may know, the word βfellβ itself is a reference to the reservationβs geology; a fell is a high, rocky, [β¦]
Forest Explorations β December in the Fe
Winter is for me a moment in time when I naturally delve into forest details that escaped my attention all the other seasons. This time, I had planned to spend more time looking for birds, but as often is the case, I got distracted by something else that popped along the path: arthropod signs, mammal [β¦]
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