Forest Ephemera: Vernal Pools
Their role in the landscape is larger than one would expect.
Photos and stories about exploring our public nature preserves, including our feature series, A Closer Look at Plants and Animals.
Their role in the landscape is larger than one would expect.
Many spring flowers depend on ant colonies to spread their seeds.
Damselflies are smaller than dragonflies and rest with wings folded back.
Identifying and protecting key habitats is essential for future population success.
Active only at night, these pint-sized mousers are normally silent.
Coal skinks are one of New York State’s four lizards.
These trees are widely naturalized, but they’re exotics.