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
Nature and Wildlife
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