Baffled by Birds

Baffled by Birds

By Emma Roth I am a self-proclaimed “nature person”. I grew up wandering around the woods, going on hikes, and camping. I’ve always loved exploring the natural world. I love flipping over logs to look for insects and salamanders, sneaking along trying not to scare...
Firewood Friendships

Firewood Friendships

Reprint of a 2015 article by Sarah Hatfield I pulled in the driveway and the sky seemed to switch personalities from slight irritation to a bucket of anger upturned. The rain came in curtains and torrents, the wind chaotic. I watched through my sunroof as the tops of...
Seasonal Decorating

Seasonal Decorating

Chelsea Jandreau If you have stepped into a store lately, you have probably noticed the encroaching fall-themed decorations. The appearance of reds and oranges, pumpkins and apples, and an assortment of ghosts and other spooky-themed decor brings with it a set of...
Harvestmen or Daddy Longlegs? Truth or Myth?

Harvestmen or Daddy Longlegs? Truth or Myth?

By Emma Roth They have eight long, skinny legs and rounded bodies. They crawl all over trees and logs, finding small insects, plants, and fungi to eat. They go by different names, but the most common one I hear is Daddy-longlegs. They are misunderstood creatures,...