Lawns

Lawns

By Katie Finch Now that spring is full swing, there is a chorus heard on nice days. It usually plays on Saturday mornings but happens anytime it’s light and not raining. It is the buzz of the lawn mower.   I’ve been thinking about lawns recently. “No mow May” has...
Liberty’s 20th Anniversary

Liberty’s 20th Anniversary

By Jeff Tome The usual happy babble of preschool voices echoed across Audubon as a group of children and their parents came on a field trip. I happened to be outside doing something else as they walked up to see Audubon’s resident Bald Eagle, Liberty. For a moment,...
Black Birders Week

Black Birders Week

By Willow Fodor, ACNC Board Member Several years ago, I took my two boys to a bird banding program at Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC). We walked into the woods where a net was set up to catch birds. As we approached, we saw several birds struggling in the light...
The Importance of Vultures

The Importance of Vultures

By Katie Finch This time of year, spring comes alive with an array of sounds and colors. I have to smile when I step outside and hear a returning bird call for the first time. I marvel at the fresh green leaves and blooming flowers. So much of what awakens in spring...
Puddle Piranhas

Puddle Piranhas

By Sarah Hatfield We were supposed to be planting trees. Three Black Gum trees have been patiently (or frustratingly – its hard to tell with trees) waiting in their pots all winter, eager to spread their roots. We were deciding on spots and talking it over and then I...