by Beth Sullivan Glistening purple gems As we wind down summer and gardens are going to fruit and seeds, it is also the season of the Mushr...

A peaceful early autumn trail. It’s September and finally the weather has turned, to encourage outdoor activities.   We have waited patientl...

 by Beth Sullivan Multi-flora rose offers some protection for nesters and berries for food, but can take over a field in no time. Over the l...

The landscape is created by the water. Photo credit: David Young by Beth Sullivan The swamp is an indistinct edge between land and water. No...

  Mid-summer musings. Thanks to volunteers, this trail is open,  but not for long in this weather. It is the end of July already. To me th...