November and the Honorable Harvest
During November box turtles start digging burrows to descend into for the winter. Their habitat includes dry prairies and other open...
October and a Sacred Bond
As I write I am well aware autumn begins soon, and already the prairie next door is showing signs of seasonal changes. Indian grass is...
September and Re-wilding
Last October land stewards for the neighboring prairie did a prescribed burn as an effective maintenance procedure, and it was an amazing...
August - Nature's Vespers
I first learned of the blue hour from Maria Popova’s weekly newsletter, The Marginalian, when she showcased a beautifully illustrated...
July - Sacred Perspective
What do you see when you out your window? Recently, I heard a webinar interviewer use this question when asking the speakers to introduce...
June - Agency Breeds Hope
I didn’t know what to expect when I read the invitation for a Barge Bash in late April, but I quickly accepted since I always wanted to...
May - Paying Attention
I love the sound of frogs in springtime, so when I heard about a Frog Hike in mid-April I couldn’t wait. It was to be held at Poag Sand...
April - Awakening to the Invisible
Recently I saw a promo for the documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea which read, “The story of an idea as uniquely American...
March and Weathering the Weather
If you are inclined to turn on the TV to get a forecast on a rainy day this month, you may find yourself encouraged to hunker down until...
February - A Magical Life
In early January I heard of the death of a Sister of St. Joseph who entertained old and young alike throughout her life as the magician...
