Forest Explorations — January in the Fells
Forest Explorations January in the Fells
I have such mixed feelings about the unseasonably beautiful weather we had for our walk this weekend. On the one hand, it was absolutely delightful to be out in near-60 degree weather. On the ...
I have such mixed feelings about the unseasonably beautiful weather we had for our walk this weekend. On the one hand, it was absolutely delightful to be out in near-60 degree weather. On the ...
Forest Explorations — November in the Fells
Forest Explorations November in the Fells
It sure felt like winter today, with temperatures in the 30s and a brisk wind that chased us away from the pond edge into the shelter of the trees. It’s easy to dismiss this ...
It sure felt like winter today, with temperatures in the 30s and a brisk wind that chased us away from the pond edge into the shelter of the trees. It’s easy to dismiss this ...
Forest Explorations — October in the Fells
Forest Explorations October in the Fells The air is crisp. The whole forest is dressed in oranges, reds, and yellows that flash in the autumn light. It's a feast of colors today but one can feel that Fall just passed ...
Forest Explorations — September in the Fells
Forest Explorations September in the Fells It didn’t feel much like fall this Saturday on our Forest Exploration in the Fells, given the unseasonably warm weather. But all through the forest, we found evidence of the coming of autumn. The ...
Wild Encountering with the Last “Man’s Messengers to the Gods”
"In the majestic Mongolian landscape, where the vast grasslands meet the endless dunes, herds of horses rove. Neither tethered nor constrained by fencing, they run and graze on the arid, windswept steppes..." —Jane Palmer Wild Encounter with the Last "Man’s ...
Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights » Self-heal
Shilpa's Wildflower Highlights » Self-heal The Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a herbaceous perennial plant from the mint family, it looks a lot like mint but it does not have the minty or other aromatic fragrance. The genus name "Prunella" comes ...
Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights » Buttonbush
Shilpa's Wildflower Highlights » Buttonbush Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is an obligate wetland species found at the margins of lakes, ponds, swamps, creeks, in moist, poor drainage and standing waters. The genus name came from two Greek words, "cephalo" meaning "head" ...
Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights » American White Waterlily
Shilpa's Wildflower Highlights » American White Waterlily This one is hard to miss, especially as they are spectacular showy flowers with sweet fragrance! American white water lily (Nymphaea odorata) or fragrant water lily is a beautiful aquatic plant, native to ...
Being a Grebe Guardian in Patagonia
Being a Grebe Guardian in Patagonia After having volunteered abroad on several occasions, I felt I owed it to my country and to myself to do something in Argentina. Without searching very hard, The Hooded Grebe Project came across. And ...
Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights » Common Milkweed
Shilpa's Wildflower Highlights » Common Milkweed Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the most frequently encountered milkweed among 115 known species of the genus Asclepias. It's a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow 4-6 feet tall. The name "milkweed" comes from ...