With the whirlwind year so far, we thought "opting outside" for a single day may not be enough. Here are four activities to get you moving outside on Black Friday and beyond...
The Red-tail Blog
Another type of turkey to find in the woods
As forests grow colder and seasons change, so too does your experience on a hiking trail. There is a certain living organism that is growing in plain sight and may just remind you of Thanksgiving...
Nature Journaling Unleashes Creativity
In an age when sharing innermost thoughts on public platforms seems normal, there is one subject to write about that does not judge your work and always has nuggets of wisdom and inspiration: nature...
Leave No Trace
You may not mean to cause any damage to nature when you are outside having fun, but our actions make an impact. The 7 principles of Leave No Trace will help you have a wonderful time outdoors, but leave a habitat as if you were never there...
Creepy-crawlies that are good for your yard
With Halloween around the corner, it's worth looking a little closer at wildlife with a high "ick"-factor and the benefits they provide to our own personal habitat--our yards...
Nuts for wildlife!
While we are enjoying the colorful leaves in autumn, many wildlife are actively searching for another product of trees-- nuts!...
Nature-Inspired Autumn Reading List
Fall is in the air. Its vibrant colors and earthy aromas are bold reminders of the transformation of seasons. This reading list for adults and children pair imagination and mindfulness, perfect for a dramatic autumnal backdrop.
A Monarch’s Autumn Journey
The transition between summer and fall is one of the most spectacular natural occurrences one can witness. With this rebirth, a natural wonder emerges: the monarch butterfly...
Hagerstown nature preserve renamed after local conservation hero
With the unveiling of new trailhead signage, Hagerstown Nature Preserve as officially been renamed after Steve Swoveland, a local conservation hero who worked tirelessly to save the wetland from destruction.
Steve Swoveland, Remembered in Land Protection
To recognize Steve’s tireless efforts, Hagerstown Nature Preserve will be known as the Steve Swoveland Nature Preserve...
Pack it in, pack it out: Loving nature responsibly
While it is good news that people are finding a love for the outdoors more than ever this summer, the impact of human recreation may mean we are loving the land a little too much.
Nature and literacy go hand in hand
Children can practice some of the most important literacy skills outdoors. Little ones can make real world connections between concepts such as shapes and the world around them, further cementing those in their minds...