When the Going Gets Tough, It’s Time to Go Foraging

Drawing strength from the natural world is an effective way to cope with challenges.

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It’s Prime Time for Foraging

Spring has sprung with new growth, including many wild edibles.

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Birds in the Woods and the Park

When I hear a Wood Thrush sing for the first time each season, it’s a moment of pure joy. This has been a remarkable year. I not only got to hear a few stanzas, I got more than a glimpse.  I’d love to have gotten closer, but I’ll take what I can get: [youtube UbZwhfgrhRM [...]

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How to Dry Morel Mushrooms

Drying morels will preserve them for years, ensuring you’ll have them to enjoy in the years when there are few mushrooms.

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Morchella Elata: The Mushroom Spirits Smiled

A rare abundant find of this choice edible mushroom.

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How Wildlife Adapts to Urban Habitats

Urban wildlife is often easier to see than their country cousins.

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