Winter Discoveries
As we welcome the recent snowfall, and as the days gradually become longer, I’ve had the chance to enjoy some new discoveries out on the trails here at Baltimore Woods.
An Unfortunate Discovery
Many things are easier to see in winter: tracks across fresh snow, subtle forms of bark otherwise overshadowed by verdant leaves, bright birds that stand out against a drab background. Unfortunately not everything we can find in winter is what we would like to find.
Discoveries Through Children’s Eyes
I recently went into a classroom for our Nature in the City program and assisted in teaching the second grade lesson that’s all about the science of snow. The students were elated the moment they saw the mason jar of snow we brought into their classroom.
When Acorns Fall
It’s nearly the end of acorn season, when the mighty oaks of the eastern forest give up their precious acorns to make a feast for jays, squirrels, birds, and mammals. Hidden inside each one of these acorns is the makings of a new oak and the continuation of the forest.