A Do-able New Year’s Resolution
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy New Year!!! Did you know that people have been celebrating and making New Year’s resolutions for an estimated 4,000 years? Many people make them, saying that they’re going to…
A Greener Holiday
The holiday season is upon us again, and as I wrap gifts for my family and friends I cannot help but imagine the mounds of gift wrap that will soon be piled outside people’s homes,…
Turkey Days
This is the time of year when turkeys are on many minds…and on many dinner plates. In the spirit of the season, let us revel in the tastiness of this bird and in some very…
Wildlife in Winter
For humans, the arrival of colder weather means evenings indoors with hot cocoa, a warm fire and the frenetic yet wonderful arrival of the holiday season. We combat winter with coats, scarves and our snug…
Oh Nuts!
“Oh nuts!” said the wild turkey. “There are only half as many acorns as last year.” While 2013 yielded a bountiful black walnut, hickory nut and beech nut crop in our area, acorn production is…
Fall Migration Alert
Fall is a marvelous time to see lots of migrants making their way south for the winter. As these birds migrate, they are in search of food and resting places along their journey. At Winton…
The Farm in Fall: The Mysterious PFamboozle
Working on Parky’s Farm in November, you’d probably think I’d write all about turkeys! However, the month of November doesn’t mean turkey time for the staff at Parky’s Farm. Instead, it’s all about a mysterious…
Tools of the Trade or Coworkers? They’re Both.
Part of my routine for getting the visitor center ready to open for the day includes checking on all the program animals as I turn on their lights. One particular day last week I noticed…