Senses of Fall

Senses of Fall

By Emma Roth, Nature Educator We are bombarded with external stimuli every second of the day. Our senses constantly work to tell us what’s around, what to avoid, and what to seek out. I’m not a neuroscientist, but I imagine the number of sensory inputs we receive at...
Naming the Rain

Naming the Rain

By Sarah Hatfield, Education Coordinator The American culture, for better or worse, in whatever form, is young. As I write articles, I am often left searching for a word that doesn’t exist in our lexicon. Usually it is a complex thing or feeling that requires it, and...
Boom or Bust

Boom or Bust

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator When I pull into the parking lot of a state forest to walk the dog, I’m reminded of Christmas. The abundant red and green color scheme of the hawthorn trees evokes the holiday season. The hawthorn trees were just loaded with ripe...
Fall is a Devouring Beast

Fall is a Devouring Beast

By Jeff Tome, Public Engagement Specialist Fall creeps south like a devouring beast, rampaging over the hills and valleys and sending animals fleeing from its path. Tiny birds escape to the south in September, when the first hint of the fall beast’s arrival shows in...
Katydid Memories

Katydid Memories

By Emma Roth, Nature Educator Nature is noisy. Tweeting birds, chirping frogs, crunchy leaves, dripping water, and wind, the list goes on. For nature lovers, these sounds are a form of music. Like music, they can convey emotions and meanings as the music changes with...