Crow’s Nest storm cleanup progress November 2, 2011We now have electricity at the preserve, a welcome addition. We were out only three and a half days (during which we were away for…
Crow’s Nest storm damage update November 1, 2011We’ve worked another day on fallen branches along the roads, and I’ve finally made it to the library to make use of their electricity and…
Glades Wildlife Refuge: Osprey Rescue This past summer, Brian Johnson, Preserve Manager at our Glades Wildlife Refuge and Peek Preserve (and local bird rescuing hero), saved the lives of two…
Mariton: Interesting Birds Sightings October 28, 2011We had some interesting bird sightings at Mariton this week. On Tuesday, during the nature walk, a Northern Harrier flew over the meadows. This large…
Another busman’s holiday in New Jersey October 24, 2011He’s 50% older now than when he started (he’s now only 3) but Owen has finally completed the Natural Lands Trust Trail Guide Challenge: visiting…
Crow’s Nest: No frost yet… October 22, 2011It’s a bit late this year but we haven’t had any frost yet. Even if I hadn’t been here to experience it I would know…
A beautiful fall evening at the preserve with friends The Crow’s Nest BabyWalkers (the mom’s group that meets here on Wednesdays) had a potluck dinner here this evening with their entire families. It was…
Mariton: Fungi Walk October 13, 2011Our Tuesday Nature Walk had a special guest. Marion (Martie) Kyde, a mycologist, lead the walk as we discovered fungi. We saw about a dozen…
Leaf-peeper alert: Fall color approaches peak at Crow’s Nest October 12, 2011 The red maples are at their peak of fall color in an outrageous combination of bright reds, oranges and yellows. Where they grow in…
