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Christmas ferns amongst brown leaves in a forest.

Mariton: Other Evergreens

December 24, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager At this time around the Winter Solstice and Christmas we often think of evergreens.  With so many years at Mariton…

A turkey positioning itself in a tree.

Mariton: Turkey memories

December 22, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager While writing the recent blog about turkey populations, I recalled several incidents I’ve had with turkeys over the years.  We…

Mariton: Speaking of Water…

October 5, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. …we received a lot of rain during the third quarter of 2021.  Combined, the months of July, August and September…

Mariton: “You don’t miss your water…

September 24, 2021

…’til your well runs dry.” by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager I first heard Taj Mahal’s rendition of William Bell’s great song back in the 70’s. …

Close up of a yellow and black tiger swallowtail butterfly sips nectar from a purple flower

Mariton: Bergamot and Butterflies

August 1, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus, Volunteer. The Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) has been blooming in Mariton’s meadows for a few weeks,…

A gray bird peers at the camera as it perches on a branch

Mariton: Eastern Wood-Pewee

July 29, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus, Volunteer. During summer’s dog days, I can usually find some relief in Mariton’s shaded forest.  It…

Two tan butterflies with orange speckles on their wings sipping nectar from orange blossoms

Mariton: Annual Butterfly Census

June 30, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus and Marilyn Hessinger, Volunteers. Mariton held its 31st Annual Butterfly Census on Saturday.  We had a…

A tree branch with some of the bark peeled off showing small holes from cicadas

Mariton: What’s On The Menu?

June 25, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. I was recently camping with some friends.  As we sat around the campfire, we started talking about the Brood X…

An open wooden bird box reveals a bird's nest made from dried grass with four blue eggs

Mariton: Quick Turn-around

June 13, 2021

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager The fledgling Eastern Bluebirds in the above photo had left the nest by May 25. I am sure that the…

Find Yourself Outside

Are you up to the challenge? Explore all 20 of our featured preserves and Stoneleigh: a natural garden, and collect all the code words to receive a Natural Lands “Find Yourself Outside” t-shirt.

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A crowd of people sitting on haybales and camping chairs while the sun goes down.

Music. Without Walls.

Rock, roots, and rhythm. No matter what the style, music is better with nature as the backdrop.

So get your groove on this year with Natural Lands at these amazing events!

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Pints on the Preserve

East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds on select Saturdays, beginning at 2:00pm. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view.

 

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