Outdoor Elements

Also known as Clematis virginiana, Virgin’s Bower is a native vine with fluffy seed heads in fal...

Beech trees are often large and beautiful. At the base of the trees are buttress roots which can have ...

This dancing flower is named after a nymph from greek mythology. Evie tells us the tale of Anemone and...

This week Evie talks about Large-flowered Trillium at the end of Spring. You may find them underneath ...

Burning Bush is beautiful but has a dark secret. Evie shows how this decorative landscaping plant is p...

In some years, nut producing trees produce more fruit. Dr. Rod Robichaud shares the science behind "ma...

Beavers have been busy along the Elkhart River. We'll look for signs of their activity at River Preser...

Native Persimmon are found in our southern open woodlands. As a sweet treat they are used in all sort ...

Eastern tamaracks are one of the few coniferous trees to lose all their needles in fall, but before th...

While walking along the trail you might discover Rose Hips which are bundles of energy, especially for...