Written by Rachel Garwin A week ago, I joined my friend Teage (a Field Naturalist alum) and a group of his UVM students on an “owl prowl,” Teage’s own euphonic term for a night hike. We gathered at the edge of Centennial Woods, where gauzy tufts of white pines and bare hardwood twigs strained the… Continue reading Searching for Squirrels, Finding the Night
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The Leonids Meteor Shower: A Pre-Turkey Feast for the Eyes
Written by Emily Brodsky The alarm went off at 3 AM. I lay on the cabin floor, my breath visible in the cold night air. The fire, which had been blazing at bedtime, by now had dampened to a few glowing embers. Imagining the dazzling show that awaited me outside, I resisted the temptation to… Continue reading The Leonids Meteor Shower: A Pre-Turkey Feast for the Eyes
Land Tenure and Perennial Agriculture
by Connor Stedman It’s harvest time in New England. Farmer's markets are filled with apples, winter squash, root vegetables, and the final weeks of greens before the hard killing frosts arrive. For people who enjoy local food, it’s worth thinking about the needs and challenges of farmers while enjoying the bounty of the season. There’s… Continue reading Land Tenure and Perennial Agriculture
Will You Need a Warmer Hat This Winter?
by Carly Brown A few weeks ago I tied my laces, donned my hat, and set off for a long run down Spear Street, from Burlington to Charlotte and back again. Partway through my run I saw it crossing the road without any signs of hurry, proudly displaying its black and rusty fur: the woolly… Continue reading Will You Need a Warmer Hat This Winter?
Curious Chipmunks
by Nancy Olmstead A month ago I was walking in the woods and it seemed like I couldn’t go more than a few feet without disturbing another chipmunk. The little brown stripe-y streaks were running all over the place, stopping to chirp and chatter at me as I passed. Don’t worry, buddy, I don’t want… Continue reading Curious Chipmunks
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