Tag Archive for: Newts from the Field

The Magic of Wetlands

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Did 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.

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Old-Growth…Flowers?!

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In our latest “Newts from the Field,” dive into the unexpectedly fascinating lives of one of spring’s common harbingers…the trout lily!

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When Water Meets Wilderness

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What is the difference between how people and forests manage floodwater? Learn how wilderness can reduce damage from flooding as hurricanes become more prevalent.

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Flies for Breakfast

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Sundews, 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!

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Safety in the Snow

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Learn how some wildlife in the Northeast use deep snowpack as insulation to survive cold winters and hide from hungry predators!

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Changing Leaves, Complicated Feelings

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This year has been a complicated one. If one looks closely, fall foliage can offer lessons in the art of transitioning during darker, colder times.

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Season of Plenty

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August 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.

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