An Impossumible Feast
Recently, my son and I had an uncanny wildlife encounter in our backyard. We watched as something furry […] … Continue reading
Nature and Wildlife
Mayflies – the ‘Circle of Life’
The emergence of the mayfly is a spectacular but very short-lived sight to see. Each year from May through … Continue reading
A Question Mark with Four Wings
Life is full of uncertainty. At the same time, being grateful for spring and the return of many … Continue reading
Become a Backyard Birder on Go Birding Day
The warm spring weather in April brings on many exciting changes in nature: snow changes to rain, flowers … Continue reading
Our Waste, Their Home
Spring is a Busy Time for Migration and Breeding While we’re staying home, ecologists are starting to see … Continue reading
Creature Calls – Nature’s Soundtrack
In spring, the earth is buzzing with the sounds of wildlife. While field work is on hold right … Continue reading
A Friendly Photography Competition Among Staff
Each year field staff from CVC’s Ecology and Monitoring group compete in a photo contest. We take pictures … Continue reading
Keep the Kids Busy with Watershed Science
Extra time at home with your children may have you stumped on how to keep them occupied. Why … Continue reading
Romance in the Wild
Let’s face it – dating is complicated! Human courtship rituals often seem strange and confusing, and this also … Continue reading
Snow Tales
During the winter months it’s easy to spot the signs of animals big and small. Once there’s snow … Continue reading
Have your garden and caterpillars too
Keep gardens and caterpillars thriving Home gardeners frequently ask how to keep caterpillars from munching on their garden … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swans: A Treasure of the Credit
By CVC’s Meagan Ruffini, Marketing and Communications Associate It’s a warm spring day and the sun is shining … Continue reading
Where in the Watershed are the Silver-spotted Skippers?
I remember the first time I saw a silver-spotted skipper. I was in a meadow in the Rouge … Continue reading
Footprints in the Snow
Improve your Identification Skills During the winter months, it’s easier to spot the signs of animals big and … Continue reading
Benthic Macroinvertebrates: Indicators of Environmental Health
The term benthic macroinvertebrates refers to organisms that live at the bottom of streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. … Continue reading
Baby Food for the Chickadee Brood
Why Chickadees Need Caterpillars You may see chickadees coming to your bird feeder to snack on safflower seeds … Continue reading