Asimina triloba, commonly referred to as the Pawpaw, is a deciduous fruit tree native to the eastern, southern, and mid-western United States. Pawpaw is one of the northern most representatives […]
Bernheim at 90: Bringing Bernheim Home with You
Every place you visit and love becomes a part of you. You might say that those places go home with us. They become, as Bernheim’s Education Director Whitney Wurzel likes […]
It's Pawpaw Blooming Time
Asimina triloba, or Pawpaw, are blooming here at Bernheim Forest. Pawpaw is a small shrub that grows in the understory of mesic forest and small woodland openings. It can grow […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly
Recently, I discovered bird droppings on a Pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) in my backyard. Upon closer inspection it turns out, they were young caterpillars of one of my favorites, Zebra […]
Tales from the Bent Twig Trail: Slow and Steady Does It
My year of writing this blog is ending. It’s been a wonderful journey, providing me the opportunity to slow down, pay attention, and share with you some of my discoveries […]
