Nature Calms

Nature Calms

By Jeff Tome Gentle waves lapped the shore with a soothing rhythm as we walked along the edge of Lake Erie. Loons were diving into the water and bobbing back up. Gulls screamed overhead and dove down to grab fish lurking just under the surface. The beach was almost...
Centering in Nature

Centering in Nature

By Jeff Tome My brain does not work when my body is still. Ideas come best when I am hiking, walking, biking or fidgeting. Sometimes I feel like a squirrelly kindergartner that can’t sit still in the circle on the carpet. This makes working at a Nature Center really...
Schoolyard Inspiration by Jeff Tome

Schoolyard Inspiration by Jeff Tome

Monarchs are more than butterflies. They are inspiration. Their story inspires people to think about a world bigger than themselves. They sip flower nectar in local fields and yards, then zoom off on a cross-continental trip to spend the winter in Mexico. Their story...
Life and Times of Monarchs by Jeff Tome

Life and Times of Monarchs by Jeff Tome

Monarchs often fly like they have no idea what they are doing. They flutter up and down and move along in a quirky, unpredictable zig zag pattern, much like an untended toddler in the store. Their erratic flying makes them look drunk, but keeps them mostly safe from...