This woody debris is no longer living but it is far from “dead”.
In Bloom: Showy Tick Trefoil & Purple Loosestrife
Forests Provide Essential Habitat for Pollinators
Spring Birds Are Returning - Are You Ready?
After months of winter hush, spring feels loud. It begins with that first ‘hey sweetie’ from a frisky chickadee in late February. And when the red-winged blackbirds first pierce the quiet, you know the springtime noise is about to get real.
NRCS for Woodland Owners
Pruning Apple Trees
Knock Out Browntail
Seeds on Snow
Pruning Winter White Pines
Be Grateful for the Dead
More Than a Tree
Now Is the Time to Look for Invasive Plants
Late fall is an ideal time to locate many invasive species. While most of our native plants have dropped their leaves, invasive species tend to hold on to their leaves longer into the season. Any foliage you spot in the woods right now is worth a close look; in many cases, you will find a troublesome invader such as shrubby honeysuckle, burning bush, or Norway maple.