Whither the Weather? Guest Post by Tim Burris June 23, 2023By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Now that we’ve had lots of rain in the last two weeks and rain is forecast for at least another…
the abundant life of dead (& dying) trees February 27, 2023by Tianna Godsey Whether as a snag, log, or stump (and in some cases, only in memoriam), the life of a tree extends far beyond…
how you can combat light pollution and protect our nighttime ecosystem January 16, 2023by Tianna Godsey Close your eyes. Total darkness. . . Imagine for a moment a night sky without a single star. Blank space, an expanse…
Mariton: Migratory Bird Census May 19, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. Last Saturday was Mariton’s Migratory Bird Census. This was the 30th year in a row that…
A Retirement Tribute to Tim Burris May 14, 2022By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager. Tim Burris, Preserve Manager at our Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary and co-conspirator for this weblog, will be retiring in June. Tim…
Mariton: Seven Days May 13, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Seven days. Things can change a lot in seven days. Take a look at these bluebird chicks. One week ago…
Mariton: May the Forest Be With You May 4, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager It is May 4th. May the Forest be With You. Forests are much more than just trees. They provide homes…
Mariton: Late April Dispatch April 28, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager This time of the year is wonderful for a Nature Nut/Preserve Manager like me. The wildflowers pop up faster than…
Mariton: Big Black Eyes March 29, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I hope you enjoy this photo of a Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans). It is using one of Mariton’s nest…
Mariton: Spring Ritual March 24, 2022by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Every March, I brush hog Meadows #1, #2, and #3 at Mariton. This project occurs sometime between St. Patrick’s Day…
