Naturalist’s Corner – Painted Turtles!
Posted May 27, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are found throughout Massachusetts, and they live in mostly wetland areas. Their diet consists of a variety of…
Birding With Mike – Migration
May Virtual Birding Walk For birders, the month of May means migration. From late April into late May, some of Massachusetts’ most exciting birds arrive from wintering grounds in Central…
Bird Alert! Ovenbirds
Posted May 22, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As the end of May approaches, so does the end of the movement of warblers through Massachusetts. With migrants passing through, some…
Naturalist’s Corner – Apple Trees!
Posted May 20, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In late May, apple trees will start to bloom with pink blossoms. Since apple seeds take a long time to grow into…
Bird Alert! Nashville Warbler
Posted May 19, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Spring migration is in full swing! One of my favorite bird families, the wood-warblers, are showing up to Massachusetts in big numbers!…
The 2020 Photo Contest Results Are In!
Posted May 15, 2020 The results are in! Congratulations to Kathryn Farnham and Bob Scully on winning our 2020 Photo Contest! Keep an eye out for their photos in our…
Exploring the Natural History at Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area
Posted May 14, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As spring is in full swing, the expected warm and sunny days seem to be far and few between. To celebrate one…
Naturalist’s Corner – Lady’s Slippers!
Posted May 13, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule) is a perennial, flowering plant in the Orchid family. This species is native to the eastern…
Run Out of Things to Watch While Staying at Home?
Posted May 12, 2020 Compiled by Kyla Isakson The WLT has compiled this list of nature-themed videos to keep you occupied as we all continue to navigate through these unprecedented…
Naturalist’s Corner – Fishing!
Posted May 6, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson As the weather gets nicer, more people will be looking for a reason to get outside. Why not try fishing? It’s simple,…
2020 Global Big Day (at home)
Posted May 5, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin For the past five years, eBird (a citizen science database run by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology where birdwatchers report species…
DIY Window Greenhouse Experiment
Posted March 16, 2020 Updated May 4, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking for something to do at home to pass the time? Wareham Land Trust TerraCorps service member Kyla…