Mast Years
Have you ever heard of a “mast year”? Maybe you haven’t heard the word, but you’ve probably noticed one in the past when it happened. Every few years, nut-bearing trees like oaks and beeches produce a huge bumper crop of … Continued
Species Feature: Orange Sallow Moth
This week, we have a guest blog post from our Field Technician Jimmy Welch! Here on the blog, we’ve discussed our efforts monitoring insects such as the frosted elfin and plants like New England blazing star, as well as several … Continued
A Cool Creepy-Crawly for Halloween
Creepy-crawly critters of all kinds take center stage this week as we celebrate Halloween. Here at ZNE Field Conservation central, we love bugs, and our favorite kinds are the rare ones in need of some special help and protection. It … Continued
Fighting Back Against Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are one of the most well-known threats to the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Have you ever wondered exactly how an invasive plant is defined, and what can be done to combat them? First of all, not every plant … Continued
World Migratory Bird Day
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 8th) is the holiday that comes but twice a year – World Migratory Bird Day! Traditionally celebrated on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October, World Migratory Bird Day celebrates amazing annual journeys … Continued