by Margaret A. Barker
In addition to reading, writing, and 'rithmatic, some schools are now adding gardening to the curriculum. Thanks to an exciting program called Kids Growing Food, thousands of students at more than 300 schools are learning how food grows - and how to grow it themselves.
Forest Farming at the MacDaniels Nut Grove
by Kenneth W. Mudge
At Plantation's Upper Cascadilla natural Area, a once-abandoned woodlot is being transformed into a "forest farm." Here, students grow fruits, medicinal herbs, nuts, and mushrooms in the shade of 70-year-old nut trees, planted by one of Cornell's most eminent horticulturists.
The Color Purple
by Elissa Wolfson
The blossoming of our native eastern redbud trees is a sure sign that spring has sprung in Ithaca. After a seemingly endless winter, the purple tinge of countless tine emerging redbud flowers is a welcome sight for winter-weary eyes.
Nature Journaling 101: Finding Home
by Tim Stetter
Missing your sense of place in the world? One way to cultivate it is to keep a nature journal - a record of your observations, experiences, and reflections on the great outdoors. Whether you live in New York City or the Great Smoky Mountains, the nature journal can be a vehicle to stretch, grow, and wonder.
Fringed Gentians Bloom in Tompkins County
by James M. Burlitch
Seven years ago, a bold experiment in fringed gentian restoration began. The painstaking clearing of vegetation, seeding, counting, and nurturing of these lovely plants has resulted in thriving populations today.
Book Review: Tree ID Guide For Common Urban Trees in NY State
by Mary Hirshfeld
While walking to the store, or to the movies, do you often wonder about the name of a particular tree? If so, this beginner-friendly guide is for you!
