winter

Red Orange Yellow Day

Posted by on Jan 21, 2019 in winter | 1 comment

Red Orange Yellow Day

We’re just another species of mammal, trying to get through the winter. We tunnel through the snow and darkness as best we can. like the gray squirrels and the deer.

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What Is A Solstice, Anyway?

Posted by on Dec 21, 2018 in holiday, winter | 0 comments

What Is A Solstice, Anyway?

What is a solstice? It’s the darkest part of winter. Yet paradoxically, it’s a time to celebrate warmth, and light, and life.

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Mosher Marsh

Posted by on Mar 30, 2018 in Unmowed Blog, wildlife, winter | 0 comments

Mosher Marsh

The tracks in the snow tell the story. Mosher Marsh, a Mohawk/Hudson Land Conservancy preserve in Amsterdam NY, is a rich habitat for many species of wildlife.

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Merry Groundhog Day

Posted by on Feb 1, 2018 in holiday, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Merry Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day celebrates the natural world. Think about it—a holiday that takes its meaning solely from nature.

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Outrage Fatigue

Posted by on Jan 29, 2018 in environment, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Outrage Fatigue

Seems like things have been bleak for an eternity, but it’s only been a year. How long did it take women to get the vote? How long did slavery last? This is going to be a long haul.

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Decking the Halls: A Field Guide

Posted by on Dec 8, 2017 in holiday, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Decking the Halls: A Field Guide

Actually, “evergreen” isn’t a type of plant, it’s a lifestyle.

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