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Thank you. I always learn something interesting from This Week in the Woods.

This fungus seems to have made its way to upstate NY. We unfortunately had to euthanize a porcupine that had severe hyperkeratosis all over its belly area with open wounds and bleeding. The poor thing was suffering and in pain. Hopefully there is something we can do to keep this from debilitating the porcupine population.

Ben, Yes, Chicken-of-the-Woods freezes well. I have been able to keep COW in the freezer for several months, then defrost, and sautée.

A thoughtful history of the natural projects of our city.  So interesting that Triangle Park was an extension of Charles Elliot’s vision for Boston’s green spaces. Having worked in Kendall Square for several years, it’s wonderful to learn about the intricacies involved in the development of micro forests, and shared community spaces that I frequented!

Hi Ethan,

I wanted to thank you and commend you for your very well written piece on selective cuts written some time ago. I’m a forestry consultant in Maine and was wondering if you would permit me to share your article with folks I interact with including clients, friends, and a local land trust? If so, do you happen to have a pdf of the article? Thank you! Michael

Seeing a live moose is on my bucket list.Your article was very interesting with informative facts.Thanks!

Came across this article and wanted to comment. We live in the mid-coast area of Maine. Thirty years ago Opossums were rare….now they are very common. We have two different possums that come by. We even had a mother possum at one point with babies lying across her back as she was transporting them. I don’t know how they are surviving the winters, but I think they may be getting into piles of brush and maybe underneath old porches.

“Up through the fog, a red-tailed hawk emerged, and for a moment we were eye to eye.” You really got me there Susie. There can never be too many of those wonder-full moments outside for me! Thanks

Wonderful! How I treasure our time in your Autumn Natural History class at Antioch. We talked about writing, but you did it.

Hi Chris Branson - That’s exciting news - that you want to be a part of the GIMBY “Glad In My Back Yard” Project”  Please reach out to Andrew Drummond at his Ski Shop called Ski The Whites : 211 Main St, Jackson, NH 03846 Phone: (603) 383-3142 See you in the trees!

The information in this article was very helpful to me - my squirrels get botflies and it’s really difficult to see them covered with warbles.

I am not an arborist or carpenter, just a 22 year old office intern. I came across this article by chance and found it delightful and interesting! I had no idea trees were capable of this. Thank you for the concise explanation :)

Thanks for posting this.  I recently acquired an old double bladed axe whose head had gotten rusty and has been painted.  Once I get the handle out, I will use electrolysis to clean the head.  I plan to reinstall the same handle, as it’s in good shape other than being grimy.

I have an extensive collection of “clay babies” found here in WA state.

Hi! Just wanted to say I love your article, very interesting and relatable. Slugs are my favorite animal in the universe and sea slugs. They recently discovered two sea slug species that could detach their body from their head and survive, it’s the only animal in the world!!! But amazing article!

My comment is anecdotal, but over the last 10-12 years I have seen snowshoe hare tracks in our home Sentinel Mtn. range (Adirondacks) decline from abundant to zero. During the last 2-3 years Marten and Fisher tracks are significantly less numerous. I rarely see either and over 40+ years living in the range and hiking my trail system almost daily have encountered rare bobcat sign

What a lovely article. How wonderful to have such history in your own backyard. I’d be out there all the time watching the wildlife!

I spotted a single nighthawk plankton feeding overhead last week, in the Memphremagog watershed.

It’s going to be so beautiful in the spring!

I’m sorry to hear of your husband’s passing (I did not know him), but I am glad that you are still spreading hope and joy with your work. Inspiring creativity and curiosity is so important, and your strength in sharing about your loss reflects your purity of heart and intention. I hope you continue to explore and find joy as joy presents itself in whatever form that may be. The loss of a loved one never leaves our hearts, but we can only hope to see the joy that is available periodically throughout the day, however quickly it may pass. Blessings to you.