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May’s Unmowed Lawn Brings Benefits the Rest of the Year

Susie Spikol,

Give the lawnmower a rest this May to help pollinators and other critters get to work.

The Bright Side of Black Flies

Susie Spikol,

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

Phil Brown,

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

Phil Brown,

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

Susie Spikol,

Cranberries have been a vital food source for wildlife and people in New England for centuries.

Woodland Wildflowers: A Fleeting Spring Beauty

Brett Amy Thelen,

At a time of year when the woods are still wearing their drabbest brown and gray, spring ephemerals offer a welcome burst of color.

Mourning Cloaks: The First Butterfly of Spring

Susie Spikol,

The mourning cloak has a biochemical superpower that allows it to survive New Hampshire’s long, cold, snowy winters.

Milkweed, Monarchs & More

Brett Amy Thelen,

Among the charismatic megafauna of the insect realm, monarch butterflies reign supreme.

Spring Is Not Canceled

Brett Amy Thelen,

When the human world comes to a standstill, the natural world goes on, unconcerned and unbothered by man-made dilemmas.

Open Your Eyes to the Animal World Around You

Susie Spikol,

Being observant during your time outdoors can reveal the signs and traces of the living world that may otherwise escape your notice.