Spring Babies

Spring Babies

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director The sunshine and blue skies outside my window are doing their best to remind me that it is currently spring, despite the bouts of cold and snow this past weekend. Though the weather is inconsistent, the natural world continues...
This One’s For You

This One’s For You

By Taylor Spontaneo, Nature Educator The good we bring into the world has ripple effects. Donating funds to a nonprofit organization goes a long way, but donating time is priceless. Audubon has a strong relationship with its volunteers, one that is unique and...
April Showers

April Showers

By: Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator and Animal Care Specialist Spring is here! Buds are growing, birds have returned and are singing, and everything has come alive once more. Both people and wild animals eagerly anticipate the warmth that follows winter. However,...
Ecological Communities

Ecological Communities

By Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director On a Saturday morning walk with a group of families around the ponds at Audubon Community Nature Center, there was plenty of activity to see if you were willing to stop and look for it. The Red-backed Salamanders were crawling...
Senses in Spring

Senses in Spring

By Taylor Spontaneo, Nature Educator The clocks have ‘sprung forward,’ daylight hours are growing, and the natural world is coming back to life. Being present in a ‘go-go-go’ world is hard to achieve, but all you need is your body and an outdoor space. Mindfulness is...
Grasslands, Meadows, and Prairies 

Grasslands, Meadows, and Prairies 

By: Chelsea Jandreau, Education Director  In early spring, grass is one of the first things to turn green and bring back that feeling of new life and growth. Eventually dandelions, clovers, henbit, speedwell, and other plants will follow, bringing back color to the...