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Mariton: Snow-dipped

March 10, 2018

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Because Wednesday’s snow was so wet, it stuck to everything. I checked trails on Thursday morning for down limbs before…

Mariton: A Bittersweet Farewell

March 7, 2018

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager After last Friday’s wind and snow storm, I knew there would be a few trees down on the trails. Bob,…

Mariton: White Stumps

February 14, 2018

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager If you have visited Mariton lately you may have noticed bright white stumps along some of the trails. Right now…

Mariton: Seed Bounty

January 11, 2018

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I took a walk last Friday, after Thursday’s snow. It was cold, but I was dressed for the weather, so…

Mariton: A Short Nap

January 2, 2018

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Animals sleep differently than humans. Our pets have the luxury of a safe haven which affords them deep sleeps.  Cats…

Mariton: Ever Wonder?

November 5, 2017

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. Did you ever wonder about Poison Ivy and why it exists?  If you ever watch a…

Mariton: Fall Can Be Outrageous too

November 3, 2017

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. I recently wrote about the subtlety of fall in our area with forests rich with diversity. …

Mariton: Fall Can Be Subtle

November 1, 2017

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. I like to remind people that around here fall color changes continually for weeks. We have…

Mariton: Virginia Creeper

October 21, 2017

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissis quinquefolia) leaves are turning a brilliant scarlet now.  This woody vine is in…