Reciprocity is the rekindling of humanity’s affection for the riotous, wondrous wild. At its core, reciprocity is a visceral revelation of our interdependence with all the astounding entities of this planet.
Places where people may witness a kaleidoscope of beings evolving freely are integral to cultivating the will to preserve diverse, resilient ecological communities. When other life forms are honored for their own sake, and granted the freedom to flourish, the wonder of the natural world becomes increasingly palpable. Experiencing this innate awe can transform us, and inspire the wisdom and compassion needed to protect and pass on a vigorous, beautiful world.
Northeast Wilderness Trust is dedicated to the reciprocal act of offering our wild neighbors places where they may rest, recover, and thrive. The Wilderness Trust welcomes careful, responsible experiences of reciprocity with these cherished lands and waterways.
Flying through the Forest
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeThese seldom-seen cousins of the more gregarious grey and red squirrels are sure to capture your imagination with their aerial flair, cozy wintertime cuddling, and pink—yes, pink—fluorescent bellies.
The Magic of Wetlands
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, VermontDid you know that wetlands sometimes look like forests? Journey under the canopy to explore uncommon—and unexpected—wetlands found on Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve in our latest Newts from the Field.
Old-Growth…Flowers?!
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeIn our latest “Newts from the Field,” dive into the unexpectedly fascinating lives of one of spring’s common harbingers…the trout lily!
When Water Meets Wilderness
/in Featured News, New Hampshire, Newts from the FieldWhat is the difference between how people and forests manage floodwater? Learn how wilderness can reduce damage from flooding as hurricanes become more prevalent.
Flies for Breakfast
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeSundews, pitcher plants, and bladderworts all lure unsuspecting insects into their leaves and digest them…learn how in this summer’s edition of Newts from the Field!
Safety in the Snow
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeLearn how some wildlife in the Northeast use deep snowpack as insulation to survive cold winters and hide from hungry predators!
Changing Leaves, Complicated Feelings
/in Featured News, Newts from the FieldThis year has been a complicated one. If one looks closely, fall foliage can offer lessons in the art of transitioning during darker, colder times.
Season of Plenty
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeAugust marks the beginning of the season of plenty. While I am trying my best to stay in the present and savor the last days of summer, many of my wild neighbors have their eyes to the future and are beginning their furious preparations for the long cold winter ahead.
Bearly Awake
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeOne of my very favorite signs of spring, and one that I often first see in April, is black bear (Ursus americanus) tracks. Sometimes staggering, sometimes determined, the prints tell the tale of one of our region’s largest wild predators, and spotting them always gives me a thrill.
Stop and Smell the Geosmin
/in Featured News, Newts from the FieldThere is so much to see and hear during this time of the year that it is easy to overlook one of my favorite spring sensations: the smell. So just what is it that we have to thank for spring’s classic scent?