As spring arrives, we revel in the budding out of plants and trees and the emergence of insects, birds, and animals. The lengthening days awaken many species, and added warmth contributes to their…
March 1st 2026
Connecticut Lakes Headwaters: Carbon vs. Cutting
Named for the string of lakes where the Connecticut River begins its 400-mile flow from northern New Hampshire, the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters region has long been prized for its thick stands of…
March 1st 2026
The Buzz in the Woods: Supporting Northeastern Forests for Native Bees
Many of us associate bees with gardens or fields of wildflowers and are familiar with the common eastern and golden northern bumble bees we see there. However, forests also provide critical habitat…
March 1st 2026
Spring Saddle Foray
At the height of May’s morel season, I approach a standing dead elm, its loosened gray bark peeling back like partially husked corn. My morel eyes are a point of pride, and somehow it feels like…
March 1st 2026
A Century of Wildflower Data Reveals Phenological Shifts
One floor above the taxidermied polar bears and crocodiles, in an annex adjacent to the eclectic collection of geological wonders and historical artifacts from faraway places, the Fairbanks…