I was planting acorns recently, and noticed how the falling leaves from nearby trees formed a soft protective layer over the acorns. Many animals and plants prepare themselves for cold winter months. They are vulnerable to predation during this time by birds,...
As we walk along our late fall trails, what insects are we seeing? Insects are cold blooded, so when it gets cold, they can’t move quickly to get away from predators. It is a dangerous time for them. In spite of that, many will come out in the middle of a sunny day to...
As the days get shorter, we need to walk earlier in the day. This is always an inconvenience, if you are working a nine to five schedule. The sun just doesn’t hang around into the late evening. The remaining birds, or the newly arrived birds that will overwinter here,...
For this walk you will want to take a small bag to collect fruits. At this time of year I think of seeds when I eat an apple. Buried inside the fruit there are always seeds that are carefully protected by that delicious fruit. And where do we throw the “core” when we...
Flowers come in many shapes and colors. Some of them smell very pretty, some don’t smell at all and a few even smell like rotting fruit. It takes a lot of energy for a plant to create a flower. Why has it evolved to create a color and fragrance that will attract a...
