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Crow’s Nest: Brutal Summer

August 14, 2016

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager This summer has been really brutal. I’m not sure we’ve set any record highs, but it has been consistently, brutally…

Crow’s Nest Camp Week Five

August 13, 2016

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager The fifth week of summer camp is over; the summer was a whirl of activity. I enjoy hanging out with…

Mariton: July Showers

August 4, 2016

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager The yearly precipitation deficit was drawn down during July at Mariton. I recorded 8.80 inches of rain for July.  The…

Crow’s Nest: Camp Week Four

August 2, 2016

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager Kids in the 3rd and 4th grade camp rebuilt the canopy community that has been built and unbuilt at each…

Crow’s Nest: Camp Week Three

July 28, 2016

By Daniel Barringer    Photos by Pete Smyrl We’ve had a full schedule of camps, with a couple weeks to go! The youngest age group…

Crow’s Nest plants we love: Buttonbush

July 24, 2016

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager A favorite plant here on the preserve is buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis. It’s ball-shaped flower clusters are striking and their nectar is…

Mariton: Wild Bergamot Blooming

July 22, 2016

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. The wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is blooming in Mariton’s fields right now and attracting lots of…

Crow’s Nest: Xeriscaping in the East

July 21, 2016

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager We don’t think about xeriscaping much in the East—but perhaps we should. Honestly, it takes me back to my urban…

Crow’s Nest: Camp Week Two

July 20, 2016

By Daniel Barringer  Photos by Pete Smyrl Our second week of camp, for 4th and 5th graders, was also a huge success. It’s always amazing…