Natural Winter Decor
While the human-made decorations are coming down after the holiday season ends, nature still has plenty of colors, lights, and beauty to decorate the landscape.
Winter in Motion
Week of February 13, 2022 – February 19, 2022 by [...]
Midwinter Highlights from Project Feederwatch
Week of February 6, 2022 – February 12, 2022 by [...]
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.