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Crow’s Nest: They’re baaaack!

October 29, 2013

After a few years without beavers in this section of French Creek (but apparent both upstream and downstream) beavers have once again built a dam…

Crow’s Nest sunset

Here is tonight’s sunset from the preserve. I like that autumn evenings are relatively mild, that the cold of frost doesn’t settle until morning. These…

Mariton: Hurricane Sandy Walk

October 26, 2013

By Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus This Sunday, we will be taking a walk on Mariton’s trails to look at the changes…

Mariton: Fall Black and White

October 25, 2013

By Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. While the fall colors may not be quite as brilliant as other years, there are still…

Mariton: Tuesday Walk

October 23, 2013

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. We had a wonderful morning on Tuesday for the weekly Nature Walk.  The fall colors are…

Crow’s Nest: The barn then and now

The new driveway at the historic Swinehart/Jacob barn at 401 Piersol Road has gone in and the areas where the old driveways were located have…

Crow’s Nest: A busy weekend

October 22, 2013

There’s nothing better than having people out to enjoy the preserves. On Saturday we had no fewer than five events. At 7:30 a birding group…

Crow’s Nest: First frost

October 21, 2013

Patchy frost in the yard this morning. We’re in a cold hollow in a cold part of the region, so your conditions may vary. We’re…

A visit to Bear Creek

October 20, 2013

Our Stewardship Staff traveled to Bear Creek Preserve for a retreat this week. The preserve is breathtaking. And huge: after driving and walking parts of…