Maria Pinto is an author, naturalist, and mycophile living outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She writes fiction and nonfiction, and this autumn published her book Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What…

At this point in the season, most migrating songbirds and raptors have already left. But on lakes and ponds across New England, some loons are still fishing and paddling. Loon parents may set off for…

Most people know that the bottom of a northern lake or large pond is a mucky, muddy mess of weeds, decayed leaves, some rocks, and a few crayfish to avoid stepping on while wading. This area is known…

This week in the woods, a pine warbler in its weathered fall plumage gleaned insects from a white pine snag. Like the yellow-rumped warbler discussed last week, it may overwinter in New England; while…

What a summer it was for the pollinator garden in its second year! Growth was vigorous, and blooms were abundant – drawing a constant hum of life from bees, butterflies, birds, and countless…

These cobbles were found along the bank of a river. What makes the edges of these rocks smooth and rounded?

Theo Ostman-Sofocli and Yonatan Axelrad are seventh graders living outside Hartford, Connecticut. They are enthusiastic naturalists and volunteer at Roaring Brook Nature Center, where they feed the…

On a recent walk in the Maine woods, I heard a red-breasted nuthatch calling softly to itself. It was 6 feet above me in a large white pine, climbing down the tree headfirst. Looking through my…

Join us for a special afternoon of music with composer and pianist Ben Cosgrove, returning to the Lyme Congregational Church for an unforgettable performance. Known for his evocative,…

This week in the woods, this dark fishing spider fell out of a wood pile and onto a piece of target-practice paper. Our area’s other fishing spider species appear near permanent bodies of water,…

Spread spreads on all the breads with this charming little spreader. Measures 7 inches. Made from solid cherry wood. Band-saw cut, finely sanded, and finished with food grade mineral oil. Handcrafted…

This sweet little spoon, with softly blackened edges, is just the right size for small hands. Perfect for tasting new flavors and making mealtime a delight. Measures 5 inches. Made from solid cherry…

This hand-crafted scoop holds approximately 1/8 cup, perfect for two cups of coffee. Store it right in your coffee bin – it stays beautifully conditioned and takes on the warm scent of fresh…

After crafting your beautiful fluted pie crust, serve each slice with equal grace using this fluted pie server. Measures 11 inches. Made from solid cherry wood. Band-saw cut, finely sanded, and…

In darkness, a wormlike creature squirms. A tiny nematode weaves its way between grains of rock and particles of organic matter, through inverted forests of tree roots. It follows what it thinks is a…

Discover the beauty and diversity of North American trees with this stunning set of 102 flashcards by renowned naturalist David Allen Sibley. Each card features full-color illustrations from The…

Award-winning nature writer and former Bronx Zoo zoologist Ted Levin chronicles the quiet joys of daily life on his Vermont hillside during the Covid pandemic. With keen observation and gentle…

A few summers ago, we removed two ash trees – infected by emerald ash borer – from our yard. Grass has grown where the trees used to be, but every time I look into my backyard, I think…

W. John Kress takes on a worthy objective in Smithsonian Trees of North America: rebuilding humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Curator emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National…