Monthly Archives: February 2017

Signs of Spring 2: Hardwood Forests

We had a mid-February Saturday afternoon that was 63 degrees and full of sunshine. The skies were a deep “Colorado” blue, and the air smelled fresh and alive. Deborah and I went for a walk down on Roaring Run to … Continue reading

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Signs of Spring 1: Good News and Bad News

  I have been looking everywhere for signs of spring! Although this has not been a terribly hard winter (here in Western Pennsylvania, anyway), everyone is justifiably sick of the cold temperatures and the gray skies. Also, most of us … Continue reading

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Signs of Winter 11: Oaks and Acorns

Oak trees use their acorns to “fly” or “stride” (or hop or run) from one habitat to another. I now have a yard and field with twelve young oak trees (a mix of white, northern red, and scarlet oaks) growing … Continue reading

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Signs of Winter 10: Delicious Microbial Ecosystems

I have to admit something: I love bread. I think that I could give up almost any other food more easily than bread. The very thought of not having bread (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) makes the meals feel incomplete … Continue reading

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