Crow’s Nest Camp week two July 14, 2012We had another great week of camp with the 1st and 2nd graders. Each day we took a hayride to our campsite on Pine Creek,…
Crow’s Nest: a good year for the Citrus Flatid Planthopper July 12, 2012This year there are tons of cottony, white masses on the stems of plants, from trees and shrubs to wildflowers. I don’t know if it…
Mariton: June Precipitation July 11, 2012by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager June was about an inch below average. We ended the month with 3.57 inches, and the average is 4.60”. Still,…
Mariton: Nest Box Update July 9, 2012by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Activity in the nest boxes is winding down. This young Bluebird and its three siblings didn’t appreciate all of the…
Crow’s Nest: Yeah, it’s hot July 7, 2012Yes, it has been a very hot week. And due to the holiday we didn’t have a week of summer camp during which we would…
Mariton: Meadow Flowers July 6, 2012by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager There is still some Milkweed blooming in the meadows, but it will be fading quickly. The Butterfly weed on the…
Crow’s Nest Camp week one July 1, 2012We had a great 5th/6th grade camp this past week: great kids, great weather, fun activities. I’ve always enjoyed the “Bug Camp” theme which we…