by Susan Bergen | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog Post, Nature Feature
New Canaan’s boundary is outlined in black; as illustrated, we share our watersheds with neighboring towns If you take a walk at Watson Symington Preserve and head to the very top of the hill, you will be standing on the divide of two watersheds: the Rippowam drains...
by Susan Bergen | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog Post, Nature Feature
Red Fox photographed by Avery Stirratt Our natural landscapes and backyards are part of a complex food chain in which mammals occupy the highest echelon. Some animals that live among us are highly visible. Others are nocturnal and rarely seen, and a few wandering...
by Susan Bergen | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog Post, Nature Feature
Ground covers are important to woodland ecology. They provide shelter, absorb rainwater and help keep the soil from eroding. Species that flower and produce berries feed bees and other pollinators, song and game birds, box turtles, and mammals, both large and small....
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