Sun in the Forest
Happy Fourth of July weekend! We hope you enjoy the holiday and get outdoors for a hike under the beautiful summer tree canopy and bright sunshine. Find something new in the woods near you!
Read MoreFox Tracks
These tracks in the wind blown snow belong to the Red Fox, with some steps sinking in and others being light enough to stay on the surface. More will be on the way soon! Whether it is the lake effect showers and squalls from the Great Lakes or one of a number of potential storm systems sweeping our way with a favorable and active mid-February pattern coming up there will soon be a lot of classic winter weather being felt across our region. Get out there this weekend and put some of your own footprints on the earth, making sure they are all you leave behind while taking only photos and...
Read MoreHermit Thrush Crossing
Why did the Hermit Thrush cross the road? Beats me, but it happened! A cynical person would say because it was too lazy to fly, but I’ll say it wanted to stretch its legs and get some running exercise in. Those wings must have been tired from all that migrating. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreFall Trail
This is typically a terrific October weekend to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage starting to peak in the Northeast. However, we will be seeing some chilly temperatures and snow in some areas…that just means you have to bundle up a little more before you head to the great outdoors. Walk, hike, run, bike, bird, photograph – something, anything, outside this weekend. Soak in the environment and all the shades. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreHawk Walk
Last Saturday the Aspetuck Land Trust held its second fall “hawk walk” of the season at the Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area in Easton/Weston, Connecticut. I tagged along to help find some birds and talk about the wonderful land, wearing my hat for both RTPI and as a member of the Aspetuck Land Trust Land Management Committee. I also happen to love the property and, along with RTPI President Twan Leenders, helped initiate and create a conservation and management plan for the site several years ago. In the below photos you can see federally licensed bander Larry Fischer, a...
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