Fishers by Katie Finch

Fishers by Katie Finch

There are some animals that are familiar and often seen. Canada Geese, White-tailed Deer, squirrels, just to name a few. Other animals are more secretive; more leery of human presence. They almost seem like myths. One of these animals is the Fisher (Martes pennant)....
The Unexpected Visitor by Margaret Foley

The Unexpected Visitor by Margaret Foley

When I think about animals that I see during the winter, there are a lot of animals I think of — deer, chickadees, Red Foxes, even squirrels. The one animal I never think of? Opossums. For some reason the thought of seeing a little opossum waddling through the snow...
Tracks and Howls by Sarah Hatfield

Tracks and Howls by Sarah Hatfield

For a few nights, the coyotes had been howling and yipping close to the house. We’d even heard foxes barking much closer than usual. One morning, after the evening snow had created perfect tracking conditions, we wandered down to see what we could find. First, a lone...
Fish are Friends by Emily Rechin

Fish are Friends by Emily Rechin

I’ve always been intrigued by the creatures that live underwater. Their adaptations that allow them to live, breathe, and flourish under immense pressure underwater is fascinating. When I relax by the television, an episode (or six) of ‘River Monsters’ on Animal...
Monkey-faced Scars on Trees by Jeff Tome

Monkey-faced Scars on Trees by Jeff Tome

I once took a workshop that evaluated children’s knowledge of nature based on how they drew trees. As their experience outside grew, their trees went from looking like green lollipops to developing rougher edges, some branches and then some animals in them. The...
Evening Adventures by Katie Finch

Evening Adventures by Katie Finch

Even in the coldest of winter, getting outside is a possibility and, for some, a necessity. Curling up inside is appealing, but after a time I must go out and “get the stink out”. And this time of year, it often means at night. Outside adventures at night are a choice...