by auduboncnc | Feb 17, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
Many of our holidays seem tightly tied to season. Whether their origins are based on the cycles of the natural world, or religion, or history, they at least seem to “fit in” with the time of year. I write this article on Valentine’s Day. A day that seems to be more...
by auduboncnc | Feb 11, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
I spent a large portion of the past weekend cleaning. Somewhat in anticipation of the Audubon Rummage Sale happening on March 28 and 29, in part because the winter doldrums have kicked in and are making me a bit cabin-feverish, and in final part because my kitchen was...
by auduboncnc | Feb 3, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
There is something magical about seeing deer, especially with a group of children. Perhaps it is because they are so large compared to other animals likely to be seen. A deer sprinting away through the forest, leaping high with its white tail wagging, is inherently...
by auduboncnc | Jan 27, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
Porcupines have always been such an elusive creature to me. While hiking, more often I see signs they are nearby like scat, bark missing from trees, or wood chips scattered on the ground, instead of the real creature. They always seem to evade detection, which is...
by auduboncnc | Jan 21, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
There is a large contingent of the hiking community that lives for hiking fast. Often I am also one of those people. Pushing your physical limits and testing that mental stamina to keep your legs moving, to climb that mountain, or to make it through those next few...
by auduboncnc | Jan 13, 2020 | Nature News, Winter
For outdoor adventurers, the list of places to go is usually long. New discoveries, experiences, and challenges. Mountains to climb, rivers to paddle, sights to see. Or secret spots to come across and relax. I count myself as one of those adventurers. I love to go new...
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