Eye to the Sky: March
February was an exceptional month for bird watching, even with the cold, wet weather we experienced. American robins and tree swallows were seen in massive flocks feeding on holly, wax […]
In the Field: 2021 Burn Season
Southeastern ecosystems have evolved alongside periodic wildfires that helped to shape the landscape. As a result, many native species have adapted to tolerate or even require fire for natural ecosystem […]
In the Field: Eye to the Sky
Bird watching in January was fairly active compared to the unusually quiet December we experienced in 2020. Carolina chickadees, northern cardinals, and a variety of year-round species were observed this […]
For Love of the Land
Winter Landscaping With Native Plants
Long gone are the days of drab and lifeless winter lawns. Now, lush, layered landscapes are taking center stage. Hear from Aaron Palmieri, an educator for the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, […]
Virtual Brown Bag Lunch: Rice Fields at Nemours Plantation
Game On
You never forget your first successful deer hunt. Never. I remember every detail of mine. The story is not unique in any way. Hell, I’d bet the majority of hunters […]
A Goose as White as Snow
Bird watching is a hobby for people of all ages and can be a relaxing break from the normal day-to-day. However, there are moments of adrenaline-pumping excitement that can leave […]
The Giving Tree
Photography by Krisztian Lonyai. Illustrated by Amanda Davis Once there was a tree. Summertime in the Lowcountry. Not exactly the time of year when one starts thinking about Christmas and […]
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
The holiday season is steeped in traditions and customs often connected to plants. Think decking the halls with boughs of holly… and I will pause a moment for those who […]
