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Welcome Little Ones

Do you seen anything? Look carefully. The mallard duck family welcomed TWELVE new ducklings to the family last week!

What Flowers Will Bloom in April?

Spring has finally arrived and the flowers are really starting bloom! These are the top 5 flowers that I saw in April last year. Check the April Flower page to see what other flowers will be blooming.

Field Report- March 26, 2024

Things are changing very quickly now that spring is here. Most of the pear and plum trees are done flowering. The cherry trees with white flowers and the crabapple trees are currently in full bloom. Wisteria is starting to bloom now. The blackberries and the different types of viburnum (like the rusty blackhaw pictured above)… Continue reading Field Report- March 26, 2024

Pine Pollen Season

The pine pollen really started to be noticeable last week. Everything seems to be covered in sticky yellow dust. How long will it last? I read a very interesting article from the NC State Extension Forestry division explaining how to calculate the beginning and peak of the pine pollen season. Essentially, starting on February 1,… Continue reading Pine Pollen Season

What’s That? March 23, 2024

Have you ever noticed a green slime or jelly like substance on the ground after the rain? What is that? It’s Nostoc commune, or star jelly. It is not a plant. Nostoc commune is a special kind of bacteria called cyanobacteria. Regular bacteria use food to get their energy, while cyanobacteria use light to produce… Continue reading What’s That? March 23, 2024