Mariton: A Yard Experiment October 3, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager In the spring I released a section of the lawn and let the grass grow tall. It is an area…
Mariton: Dead Man’s Fingers September 5, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager It is a little early for Halloween, but I recently found a Dead Man’s Finger along the trail. This is…
Mariton: Black Birches September 3, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager A few years back I noticed some of the Black Birch (Betula lenta) trees were dying in Mariton’s forest. There…
Mariton: Bergamot and Hummingbird Moths July 21, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. It is the time of year when the Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) are blooming in the…
Mariton: If You Don’t Mind the Kitchen… July 10, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. Harry Truman is attributed to the quote: “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of…
Mariton: Black Cohosh July 7, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager During the dog days of summer a walk in a deep shaded forest is a nice break. Black Cohosh (Actaea…
Mariton: Eyes Greater than Stomach? June 11, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I was checking trails (and walking pretty quickly) when the slightest movement caught my attention. My camera just happened to…
Mariton: I Don’t Just Love’em – I Lichen June 7, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager So, one of the upsides of the pandemic has been better air quality. More empty roads and more empty work…
Mariton: Thanks from the bottom of my heart. June 3, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I am way behind on writing Field Notes. I have lots to write about, but things have been really busy…
Mariton: Eggs and Babies May 7, 2020by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager This week we have Bluebird babies and Chickadee eggs. The nest above shows 5 Bluebird chicks. Their heads are as…
