Monthly Archives: March 2016

Hiking with my dog is one of my favorite outdoor activities. Watching her have fun makes the experience all the more rewarding for me. I got lucky with this dog, because she has turned out to be an excellent hiker. … Continue reading →

First, the good. This is Beaver River Road in Richmond, Rhode Island, another one of the state’s  lesser-known neighborhoods. These gnarled, old maples, all of them tapped for maple syrup season, reminded me of Europe somehow. Nice when the trees are … Continue reading →

This Tufted Titmouse (one of my favorites) was caught in a mist net and is awaiting banding. The exercise was the latest class in the naturalist course I am taking, offered by the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. This is … Continue reading →

The Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve, owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, is one of the largest preserves in the state. I have hiked this 1,100-acre property endless times, from both trail heads, and it feels different every time. … Continue reading →