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...
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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...
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...
A pop-up storywalk is coming to Dutro-Ernst Woods!
A Pop-up outdoor reading exhibit brings literacy and nature together. A storywalk is a way for adults and their young children to lay the groundwork for reading comprehension while also reaping the health benefits of outdoor recreation.
The rhythm of the wild can be heard with an open mind
It's not always easy to be still and listen to the sounds of nature around you. Sometimes it takes an active choice to be receptive. But once you do make that choice, you'll find the experience cathartic and unforgettable...
A symphony of nighttime sounds starts after sunset
Have you ever sat outside in the evening and listened to the sounds of nature? Each animal adds a different instrument to the symphony...