A Vernal Renaissance
With the year still in its infancy, the Earth warms and signs of new life begin to emerge.
Wildlife Stories
The Patron Saints of Play
Keep your eyes peeled this winter for the frolicking, rollicking otter!
Loons on Thin Ice
Every winter, courageous biologists take to frozen lakes and ponds to rescue loons in trouble.
Where Are All the Birds?
Despite some alarming declines in bird populations, there are steps you can take to protect our diverse bird communities.
May’s Unmowed Lawn Brings Benefits the Rest of the Year
Give the lawnmower a rest this May to help pollinators and other critters get to work.
The Bright Side of Black Flies
Black flies are annoying and people despise them, but they play an important role in ecosystem health.
Be On the Lookout for Goshawks and Kestrels
March is a good time to look toward the sky for these two returning raptors — both species of conservation concern.
Winter Birding Is About More Than Just Birds
Despite snow and frigid temperatures, winter’s rewards are abundant if you know where to look and how to direct your senses.
The Sauce on Cranberries
Cranberries have been a vital food source for wildlife and people in New England for centuries.
Mourning Cloaks: The First Butterfly of Spring
The mourning cloak has a biochemical superpower that allows it to survive New Hampshire’s long, cold, snowy winters.
Milkweed, Monarchs & More
Among the charismatic megafauna of the insect realm, monarch butterflies reign supreme.
Spring Is Not Canceled
When the human world comes to a standstill, the natural world goes on, unconcerned and unbothered by man-made dilemmas.
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