Wild World of Flowers

Wild World of Flowers

By Taylor Brennan, Nature Educator The colorful transition between spring and summer includes the return of green foliage, baby geese wandering in fields, reconnecting with warm sunshine, and the blossoming of many wildflowers that call New York their home. The wild...
Senses and Nature

Senses and Nature

By: Charlotte Schmaltz, Nature Educator The emphasis we as humans place on sight bleeds into how we describe our experiences with the natural world. We will often talk about what we see; whether it’s spotting the movement of wildlife or the colors in a field of...
Snails

Snails

By Katie Finch Of all the flora and fauna in the region, snails are not one I think about very often. On hikes, they fall into the “just” category. Oh, it’s just a snail. Oh, it’s just a crow. Oh, it’s just a dandelion. They are so easy to overlook because they are...
Shared Spaces

Shared Spaces

By Chelsea Jandreau Recently, on a sunny late afternoon, a couple friends and I were walking through Graceland Cemetery in Chicago. As we moved along, we crossed the path of several other people, a tour group, and a few large groups of sparrows. The people and...
Working Bees

Working Bees

By Katie Finch When I arrive to work at the Nature Center each morning, one of the first things I do is check on the hundreds of other ladies in the building. They are usually already working by the time I get there. Some are cleaning while others build, work...
Mosquitoes: What are they Good For?

Mosquitoes: What are they Good For?

By Emma Roth One of my favorite places to be is outside, whether that is hiking, camping, kayaking, or just sitting under a tree and relaxing in the fresh air. And while I love being outdoors, it’s not always a comfortable experience. Summer brings hot sun and...