So today I’m wondering, how many of you passed at least part of our corona quarantine poring over jigsaw puzzles? I have several friends who…
Mystery Burrows – Part 1
The Good Natured Hour
As we slowly crawl from our quarantine-kindled cocoons, many of us are looking at the days ahead as a sort of rebirth. We’re vowing to…
Twelve-Spotted Lady Bugs
Wouldn’t you know it? Just as our world starts to get back to normal, or what we may see as our new normal, something comes…
Snakes In Trees
I’d like to start this week’s column with a quick note of thanks. So many of you Good Natured readers have taken the time to…
Morel Mushrooms
I hate to say this, but if you’re reading this column because you hope to find out about our area’s morel mushroom hotspots…you’re going to…
Woodcocks
In these uncertain times, a little reassurance can go a long way. And nothing’s more reassuring than knowing that (sorry for the forthcoming earworm) ob…
COVID – CORVID?
Okay folks, show of hands. How many of you have spent the past several weeks thinking of crows and blue jays every time you hear…
Woodlouse Spiders
In these days of physical distancing and social isolation, the sight of a familiar face can bring immeasurable joy. Even, it turns out, if that…
Hickory Knolls Natural Area
Okay folks, show of (thoroughly washed) hands… How many of you had your spring break plans dashed by the COVID-19 conflagration? Were your visions of…
Geneva’s Great Horned Owls
Geneva, some of you might recall, has a bit of a history when it comes to owls. And no, I’m not talking about The Little…