Green Burials
The Steelmantown Cemetery dates to circa 1700 but the Green Burial Ground section is more recent, having begun in 2007. The Green Burial Ground is a wooded site where all […]
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Rubber Matches
Pok-to-pok ball game, depicted on a ceramic vessel, c. A.D. 682-701. The rubber ball, symbolic of the sun, was thrust by hips and knees. Team members who lost were sacrificed,
Lovebirds
Sandhill cranes congregate side by side. Delaware Bayshore, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Photo: Paul Guris Sandhill cranes pair up to become devoted lifelong mates, share parenting duties. In honor of
Beating the Winter Blues
Joining a group that engages in outdoor activities allows you to enjoy the camaraderie of others and motivates further participation. CU Hike at Natural Lands Eagle Trail, Turkey Point, Photo:
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Eyes on Eagles
On January 19, an adult eagle revealed that three eggs had been laid in its Duke Farm nest. Eagle cameras around the world offer new insights into nature’s activities. Note
Hello Winter!
The smell of snow? One of the largest and most complex nerves in our skull is the trigeminal. It interprets both sensory and motor information, including our sense of smell.
Reindeer Eats
What’s your reindeer been eating? Photo: Bauer, Erwin and Peggy A lesson in lichenology is an apt one for this time of year. Last month we went on a tour
On-Track Pedal Power
Trackside near the Garrett Family Preserve are old freight cars painted by muralist Alex Lebron depicting the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Photos: J. Morton Galetto An open-air, hands-free
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Winter Resident
The white-throated sparrow’s most distinctive markings are the white patch beneath its bill and the two white wing bars. It is a passerine, a bird that has feet adapted for
Spuds for the Holidays
Potatoes originated in South America’s Andes mountains. More than 4,000 varieties are grown in Peru, with local markets boasting a huge selection. Note the different types in the background. Photo:
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