Give a Hoot for Owls
Have you been hearing owls calling lately? Though many of us normally sleep with the windows closed at night in the fall and winter, with the recent warm weather I’ve had my windows open and have been hearing a Great … Continued
Shine Bright like a Bridle Shiner
Each year in late summer and early fall several of our field staff conduct surveys for bridle shiners. This is a small shiner species that is threatened and declining throughout much of its range and is listed as a species … Continued
Fireflies, spiders, and moths, oh my!
As October creeps in fast, we wanted to highlight some not-so-creepy crawlies as they can get a bad rep during the spooky season! These bewitching bugs all use the autumn leaves in one way or another, so if you find … Continued
A Momentous Mating Discovery
With the leaves changing and school back in session, many animals in the natural world are turning their attention to preparing for the winter ahead. Many small mammals are caching food, bears are seeking out late berries and calorie-rich foods … Continued
Turtles Get Schooled! 15 Years of Turtle Headstarting in MA Schools
The award-winning, school-based turtle headstarting program H.A.T.C.H turned 15 this year. To celebrate this milestone, we wanted to share about the history of how we got started headstarting turtles in schools, and stories from students and teachers who have participated … Continued