Wow, I won!

by | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |

I am thrilled that I won the CATS Travel Writing Contest!  Thanks to Chris Maron and the entire CATS Board of Directors for the inspired contest idea and to Brian Mann of NCPR who liked what he read.  The final version is on the CATS...
5 Sparks! Nature Program

5 Sparks! Nature Program

by | May 17, 2012 | Uncategorized |

I got started on Facebook and haven’t posted much this spring.  Energy is picking up for summer and my children’s programs are on the schedule. We’ll be back on trail, on bikes and in boats beginning July 2.
The next day of spring

The next day of spring

by | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized |

Today is the next day of spring.  Here’s the next sign of what’s coming. From Blueberry Cobbles with the Young Naturalists, toothwort and foamflower loading up for the...
FIrst Hepatica

FIrst Hepatica

by | Apr 4, 2012 | Flora, Uncategorized |

Over the weekend I saw the first hepatica flowers of the year.  They are delicate and curious little flowers that look a little bit furry.  I found several single purples and a small bouquet of...