Notes and Resources

This week I have been thinking about bees. Honey bees, bumble bees, native bees; all kinds of bees that we encounter during the summer. I am thinking that I will …

When walking through the woods I sometimes forget how important shrubs are. Here at Norcross our woods are open – you can see as far as the topography will let …

Yes, I know – it’s February, but did anyone miss the fantastic 50 degree weather that we have just experienced? To us, it feels like a taste of spring, making …

I know this may seem like my favorite topic, but invasive species are not just our problem in the northeast, or even the United States. I will be visiting Australia …

Oak Trees (Quercus sp.) dominate the eastern forest. As I walk through the woods I know that most of the trees trunks I see are oak trees. Red Oak is …

This is a great time of year to take walk and notice the colors of the woods and wildflowers. Wildflowers, especially those that grow in fields and meadows have another …

Seeds are a wonderful thing. They are so small and hard and shiny (or not – they can be large or fluffy too). You hold them in your hand and …

Our traditional Christmas (or winter) decoration at this time of year is the lovely, large, red petals of the Poinsettia – well that along with holly, evergreens, Christmas cactus and …

At Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, we have excellent habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. There is some great habitat for birds as well. Although I like to cut back …

Thanksgiving is such a great family holiday. We get together and all make our favorite foods and take time to appreciate the season of the year. I love the colors …