Like something straight out of Dr. Seuss’s Book, the tufted tops of the black spruce remind me of a landscape expected to be seen in “The Lorax” at any time of the year. The Peacham Bog Natural Area, approximately 748 acres within Groton State Forest, is open to the public and managed by the Department of … Continue reading
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The “star” of Wetlands – The Story of Morris
The Art of Storytelling -Happy Spring and enjoy the last chapter of the winter tracking series. Chapter 6: The “star” of wetlands; Morris digs and swims. When I say I am the star of many Vermont wetlands, I actually mean it. Not only do I have a star shaped nose but I am also in … Continue reading
Tracks that disappear – The Story of Mr. Barred Owl
Chapter 5: Tracks that disappear; use your ears and your voice Have you ever heard of Fairlee Forest? It is located in Orange County, Vermont. Well if you haven’t heard of this place before, let me introduce you. It is my home, and I think it is a pretty great place to live. My name … Continue reading
Listen Carefully and Pounce – the Story of Mrs. Fox
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the Winter season: Winter Tracking Series; a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of Spring; March 20, 2016. Chapter 4: Mrs. Fox listens carefully and pounces. Well hello there. I am Mrs. Lisica Fox. I have relatives all … Continue reading
A Rare, Secretive Creature with Big Furry Feet – The Story of Peluria
Chapter 3: A rare, secretive creature with big furry feet, 4 letters in its name, but not a Yeti. Perhaps you recognize this picture of the wetland above from reading the story of Clarence, the snowshoe hare, in Chapter 2 of this series. Well, this wetland area is part of my home too. Oh, I’m … Continue reading
The Art of Camouflage – the Story of Clarence
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the winter season. The Winter Tracking Series will share a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of spring; March 20, 2016. Chapter 2: The art of camouflage, the story of Clarence My name is Clarence, and I am a … Continue reading
Sledding in a Wetland – the Story of Otto and Luna
Come meet the animals using the wetlands of Vermont during the winter season. The Winter Tracking Series will share a new story every week until the full moon following the first day of spring; March 20, 2016. Two river otters, Otto and Luna, make their home in and around a small lake in Vermont (see … Continue reading
