by Liz Brownlee The roots stretch high into the sky – ten feet, maybe fifteen. Soil hangs midair, clinging to the roots. A tiny white pine sits in the depression, reaches for the warm, gaping hole in the forest canopy. The red maple once towered ninety feet tall, spreading its arms wide into the canopy. … Continue reading New Life Storms into the Forest
By Nancy Olmstead What is an individual plant? It’s pretty clear when you are looking at an individual squirrel, or an individual blue jay: it starts at the tail and ends at the head. The question gets harder to answer when you look at some kinds of plants, including many of our New England forest… Continue reading Canada mayflower – more than meets the eye
By Emily Brodsky Just about when the leaf peepers begin flocking to the roadways to observe Vermont’s spectacular autumn foliage, an equally-enthusiastic set of nature lovers is trekking up the peaks to watch a different seasonal event: the fall migration of raptors. Also known as “birds of prey,” this majestic group includes the eagles, falcons,… Continue reading The Fall Migration of Raptors
by Sophie Mazowita A dozen eyeballs, dangling from their sockets, stared up at me on my last walk through the woods. I was strolling through the forest on a gloomy Sunday afternoon, seeking out plants for a botany project, when I came across the startling sight. The small eyes stood out from ten yards away,… Continue reading Doll’s Eyes
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