Bryophyta State of Mind

Bryophyta State of Mind

By: Emma Pryll, Seasonal Nature Educator Observing natural movements, the growth of the Earth, and the ecosystems sustaining it has become a healing experience for me. The shift of stone and rock formations showcases not only the beauty of nature, but also the...
Migrating Raptors

Migrating Raptors

By: Katie Finch, Visitor Experience Director With the longer days, the natural world is slowly starting to wake up. Last week, I saw both a chipmunk and a skunk, both of which spend much of winter in slumber and inactivity. All plants and animals have ways they adapt...
Staying Warm in the Winter

Staying Warm in the Winter

By: Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator and Animal Care Specialist It is firmly winter right now, and we can all feel it. The temperature is chilly, sometimes dipping into the negatives, with cold winds and plenty of snow. Living in western New York, you get used to...
Winter Scavenging

Winter Scavenging

By Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director Driving down a winter road, the easiest bird to spot is sometimes the bird that’s in your path. It’s not uncommon to come across a group of crows having an ill-timed gathering in the middle of the lane. They are pretty good...