Tag Archives: Animals

A Closer Look at Snow Fleas

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Hope Rogers, Trail Walker Contributor On a bright winter day, have you ever noticed what look like specks of dark soot in the snow, especially at the base of trees? And then, upon closer inspection, the “specks” are crawling … Continue reading →

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Creation of Grzybowski Preserve Underway at Darlington Schoolhouse

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Trail Walker

The Riparian Restoration Landscape and Wood Turtle Habitat at Darlington Schoolhouse has been formally renamed the Grzybowski Preserve in honor of Edward Gryzbowski and his sister Janet. Under the guidance of the newly appointed environmental sculptor, George Trakas, the Grzybowski … Continue reading →