Crow’s Nest Trail Update – 11/11/11 November 11, 2011You know I just wanted to write today’s date. As of this afternoon the Fox Hill Trail has been cleared, so most of our forested…
Crow’s Nest cleanup status – Thursday November 3, 2011We’ve spent another day chainsawing and chipping. There are only relative levels of completion; it’s difficult to say you’re ever finished. We’ve addressed downed branches…
Crow’s Nest storm cleanup progress November 2, 2011We now have electricity at the preserve, a welcome addition. We were out only three and a half days (during which we were away for…
Crow’s Nest storm damage update November 1, 2011We’ve worked another day on fallen branches along the roads, and I’ve finally made it to the library to make use of their electricity and…
Another busman’s holiday in New Jersey October 24, 2011He’s 50% older now than when he started (he’s now only 3) but Owen has finally completed the Natural Lands Trust Trail Guide Challenge: visiting…
Crow’s Nest: No frost yet… October 22, 2011It’s a bit late this year but we haven’t had any frost yet. Even if I hadn’t been here to experience it I would know…
A beautiful fall evening at the preserve with friends The Crow’s Nest BabyWalkers (the mom’s group that meets here on Wednesdays) had a potluck dinner here this evening with their entire families. It was…
Leaf-peeper alert: Fall color approaches peak at Crow’s Nest October 12, 2011 The red maples are at their peak of fall color in an outrageous combination of bright reds, oranges and yellows. Where they grow in…
About those trails (Crow’s Nest): October 7, 2011I hate to have to be apologetic about anything at the preserve, but here goes: our trails are still really wet. Many we cannot mow…