Naturalist’s Corner – Eastern Chipmunks!
Posted January 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The eastern chipmunk is a type of ground squirrel, which means they build their nests on the ground instead of in trees.…
Naturalist’s Corner – Evergreens!
Posted December 25, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson For some people, the holiday season includes baking, shopping, spending time with family, and putting up a decorative tree. Have you ever…
Naturalist’s Corner – Deer!
Posted December 18, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson White-tailed deer are one of the most abundant of the five deer species in North America. They have a widespread distribution; they…
Naturalist’s Corner – Winter Plants!
Posted December 11, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking for some ornamental plants to spruce up your winter garden or decorate your home for the winter season? Here are some…
Naturalist’s Corner – Gray Squirrels!
Posted December 4, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Gray squirrels are among the most common species of squirrel in North America. They are diurnal mammals, meaning they search for food…
Property Spotlight – Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area
Posted December 1, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking for a hike that incorporates riverside habitats, woodland areas, and retired cranberry bogs? Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area on Papermill Road…
Naturalist’s Corner – Native American Heritage Month!
Posted November 27, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find your own food and use natural resources to make everyday items?…
Naturalist’s Corner – Snowy Owls!
Posted November 20, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Snowy owls are birds with mostly white feathers, though they have a black bar pattern. They live in the Arctic regions in…
Naturalist’s Corner – Wampanoag Language!
Posted November 13, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson We have incorporated terms used by Wampanoag people into our current language. “Wampanoag” is defined as “People of the Dawn,” which alludes…
Naturalist’s Corner – Turkeys!
Posted November 6, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson GOBBLE, GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Did you hear that? That was the sound of a wild male turkey asserting his dominance and warning other…
Property Spotlight – Tweedy and Barnes
Posted November 2, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Hoping to combine history and nature on your hike? Tweedy and Barnes on Blackmore Pond Road in West Wareham is the place…
Naturalist’s Corner – Bats!
Posted October 31, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Some people dislike bats or think they are scary, but these flying mammals are just misunderstood. Bats are helpful creatures that eat…