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My brother-in-law died of Powassan Virus - a few years ago - It was awful seeing him go down hill so fast.  He was such a great guy.

I am interested to learn about Stinging Nestle and where I can get the real plants.

We saw one flying in our backyard at night it was beautiful!!

Thank ou for opening up this world of forest bees!  A world larger than the honey bees in the hollow tree.

A fascinating article - another call for careful and sharp looking. And a call to get out the lichen books.

Thank you.

Best Easter egg hunt story! Such amazing information and lovely writing.

I have assumed I should clear an old nest at the end of summer, whether my pair of phoebes has raised one or two broods .... but last summer I failed to get rid of it. They have decided the top of the light fixture by the front door is a good place and I enjoy watching the activity so much from my kitchen. Should I clean it off now or wait for them to come and possibly reuse the nest from last year?

Thank you for sharing Conrad Baker’s story. He is a local gem!

Great article. I enjoy reading about birds, there is so much to learn. While some see the grackle as an annoyance, I see them as beautiful and enjoyable to watch as well.

I have two very large ant colonies one is at least 4’ or more diameter.  They are on the edges of our wild blue berry field. I would love to know more about them. Are they good for the environment? We are in Twin Mountain NH.

Great story, we have a grouse that’s been sticking around for about 2 years now. I have a lot of pictures.

I have been observing Great Blue Herons at a nearby beaver-made pond over these last few years, nesting in a tree with ten-eleven platforms; I think it has been an established rookery for many years. I’ve been wondering if adults watch over/protect clutches of their tree-mates while they hunt in turn..? The comments from the person above makes me wonder, though, if some of the nine birds I thought were adults were actually juveniles. Approximately when would a first clutch of a pair of Great Blue Herons have hatched in W.MA? Thanks for your thoughts!

Very educational. Thank you!

I found a Luna moth on my porch. 30 miles north of Houston. Exciting to see & read about. I let it fly away.

Great story. I am jealous.

Such a uplifting article! The rich descriptions are complimented by the beautiful photographs. Reading this feels like taking a deep breath of a spring forest; satisfying, rich and familiar.
Thank you!

I loved this inspiring story of a well lived life. I grew up in Alabama in a very rural area where I spent much of my time playing and exploring in the woods. I moved to New England at age 23 and continued my exploration of the outdoors in the White Mountains. Even now, at 78, I still need my nature fix and get back out into the woods as often as possible. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

When I see these cellar holes, I often think of the woman who have just finished making curtains for her home.  In comes her husband who says, “Pack up. I’m sick of these rocks.  We’re going to Ohio.”  Think of the stories in these cellar holes.

Wonderful piece about defending our Maine forests for decades.  Really inspiring.
Thank you, Karen for all your hard work and perseverance.

Wonderfull article about a committed and enduring advocate for Maine and it’s Outdoor Heritage. Years ago I had the opportunity to work with Karen when I served with the Downeast Lakes Land Trust. She left an indelible impression on all of us. Her hard work, understanding of the process and guidance, contributed immensely to the success of our conservation goals. Karen helped lay the foundation to what became a model template for locally-driven and administered land conservative projects. Thank you Karen, a part of your legacy will always be Downeast.