J. Morton Galetto, CU Maurice River

The lovely blossoms of the cardinal flower in September. Note flower blossoms emerging upward from a spikey stem.Photos: J. Morton Galetto The velvety red cardinal flower has a rich history

A rough green snake inspects the blossoms of mountain laurel for an insect meal. all photos: J. Morton Galetto Unlike most snakes, the rough green species is active during the

Sweetgum leaves—the red and yellow in center of photo—offer varying colors to our autumn display of foliage. All photos: J. Morton Galetto Sweetgum has many notable characteristics, but its fall

A recently cut section of salt hay at Cohansey Meadows Farm. Photos: J. Morton Galetto Salt hay farming continues, with new and innovative approaches in tune with nature and climate

The hoopoe, a bird whose preening oil smells like manure during breeding season. Photo: Kjetil Rimolsrøn A researcher/book author proposes that scent offers greater levelsof communication in birds—and humans—than once

Remnants of the 600-foot Cranberry Sorting & Packing Warehouse at Whitesbog. Of three original sections, only the firewall remains. The first section was built in 1890. Fires in 1961 and