I marveled at the balance of the little grey tree frog that had one toe on a leaf, one on a branch and a […]
Tree Frogs and Balanced Innovation
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Flying an Ultralight Company
I was enjoying a little peace and quite in the East Woods last weekend when the stillness was dashed by the sound of a […]
Mutualism, Pollination and Growth
With spring finally showing itself here, the forest is alive with bugs, birds, flowers, and animals. Though I often take it for granted, some […]
Traction and Mud
I had an uneasy feeling as the car wheels slid sideways in the mud. Spring is here and with it comes warmth, buds, birds, […]
Owls, Voles and Acquisitions
As the barred owl flew over my head with an unfortunate vole in its talons, it made me think about some of the current […]
Avalanches and Forecasts – Living with Risk
I was having one of those post-card days skiing in Vail recently when my chairlift mate said, “That slope over there avalanched last month.” […]
Ice Storms, Shade Tolerance, and Competition
The tremendous ice storm last night has put a fine point on this note, since as I write this, 14 inch oak trees are […]