Experience sights and sounds that often go unnoticed! Journey with Volunteer Naturalists on a driving tour into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program includes a small amount of hiking through easy terrain. Bernheim members $10; non-members $12 Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. the day prior to program […]
The sounds of spring are here
Spring is here! Okay, okay, I know it’s not official until the sun passes directly over the equator sometime on March 20. But it is here. I heard it arrive. Three weeks ago as I was preparing to leave for work, in the pre dawn hour, I heard the opening notes. Even with snow on […]
Creatures of the Night: American Woodcock
Experience sights and sounds of natural dramas that often go unnoticed! Journey with Volunteer Naturalists on a driving tour into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program includes a small amount of hiking through easy terrain. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: AMERICAN WOODCOCK FRIDAY, MARCH 16; 7 – 9:30 P.M. […]
Tales from the Bent Twig Trail: Woodcocks
I’m delighted to report that American Woodcocks, Scolopax minor have returned to Bernheim, and are looking for love. Two weeks ago, my sister, Kathy, and I spotted one in the grassy area near the front gate. Last week I saw one on Bent Twig Trail and followed it for a bit into the heavy brush. […]