Teaberry Treats
There are many festive colored berries in the woods this time of year. My favorite is teaberry, Gaultheria procumbens, because it has...
Joy Renewed
Things that soar - turkey vultures, eagles, monarch butterflies - always make me think of freedom. They look so calm and effortless...
Waterbears
I was first introduced to these cute microorganisms in the Smoky Mountains in NC by my friend, Susan Sachs, who happens to be a ranger...
Apple Picking
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is pick apples. I eat an apple almost everyday all year long, but fresh apples, picked...
Petal Beds
I was at my garden early one morning and noticed bumblebees sleeping on flowers. Bumblebees usually nest in small colonies under the...
Creek Crawl
One of my favorite activities once the water has warmed up just a bit is to go on a creek crawl. The cool water is refreshing, the rocks...