Peek-a-Boo
Part of my daily routine is running my dog, Hey Mambo Italiano, through the wooded section of our property. She bird-hunts while I birdwatch; it’s an amicable arrangement. Often when […]
The Great Outdoors
Fleeting Flora
In 2018 CU Maurice River hosted a trip to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, south of New Hope, Pennsylvania. The preserve is actually considered an outdoor museum for regional plants. We
Mountain of an Anthill
Last month I was leading a woodpecker interpretative walk at Peaslee Wildlife Management Area. One of our participants mentioned a spot where he and his wife often see red-headed woodpeckers,
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Hang Gliding
Mid-March, while leading a nature hike, I had the urge to walk up to a hollow tree and tap on it to see if anything interesting might transpire. I was
Trickery in Nature
In the wild there are many masters of deception ready to fool the unsuspecting predator. A number of animals rely on camouflage, either in the form of mimicry or crypsis,
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Spring Chorus
In the mid-’80s to mid-’90s I was a fan of Calvin and Hobbes, a newspaper comic strip by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The protagonists were featured in more than 2,400 newspapers
Winter to Spring
You may be familiar with Millville’s artist laureate Pat Vanaman Witt. She and I have known each other for nearly 50 years. Pat relays stories to me of growing up
Bacon’s Neck
Southern New Jersey has many trail possibilities that offer a flatlander’s viewscape to enjoy. Our friendly topography allows not only for easy walking but for excellent vistas of the South
Let’s Take a Hike
Each year on the cusp of winter I share with our CU Maurice River members adventures they might pursue during the colder months and beyond. This year I introduced a
A Tree with Sass
This past fall I took my first trip to New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA), where I attended a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking, on St. Louis Street. The