Ecological Landscape Crew Assistant Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, Wales, MA Position and Pay · Full-time, seasonal position starting on or around June 16, ending on or around October 17, 2020. 720 …
My Neighbors
Doing my desk work from home so has given me a great opportunity to learn more about my neighbors. Not just the human ones, but the wildlife that frequents my …
Ecological Horticulture Internships
Ecological Horticulture Internships at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Internship Opportunities Internships are available in the horticulture department at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS). Interns will aid in plant identification and botanical inventories, …
Pareidolia
One of my favorites, so I’m sharing again. Have you ever gazed up at the clouds and saw a whale, a ship, or maybe even a unicorn? What about faces …
Wild Edibles
There is a new horticulturist and plant propagator at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. Dan Jaffe started in late April and will be taking care of the gardens of Norcross into …
Sir Robert of Lincoln
Yesterday, I spent some time in a large meadow and I had a pleasant encounter with a pair of bobolinks. Bobolinks are dependent on grasslands and meadows for breeding. They …
What’s Bugging You?
An oldie but a goodie! It’s May and the blackflies are out. These are the tiny creatures that fly into your eyes and ears, and are generally considered a nuisance. …
Gardening for All
A statement like “gardening for all” can have several meanings. Gardening can be a challenging activity for people who face issues of vision, hearing or mobility. Gardening can also be …
Treehuggers & Sportsman, Unite!
A re-post of a previous blog, but still very pertinent. Reminder, folks, it’s hunting season. Wear your safety colors while walking in the woods! Tree Huggers and Sportsmen, Unite! …
Seed Collection
On the eve of the start of fall I am thinking about next years’ garden. I know it is time to pull out the dead and dying annuals, cut back …