by Susan Bergen | Sep 30, 2026 | Nature Feature
Giant Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) at Livingston-Higley Meadow In early fall, the wildflower meadows at the New Canaan Land Trust mirror the sun with a prodigious bloom of goldenrod. Bees, flower flies, butterflies, moths, beetles and wasps all come to feast on...
by Susan Bergen | Jun 29, 2026 | Nature Feature
Ants live everywhere. They thrive in diverse landscapes from fields to forests to bogs to rainforests to deserts. They have adapted to live in the most remote corners of the Earth and in the most crowded urban centers. There are about 14,000 known species of ants...
by Susan Bergen | May 30, 2026 | Nature Feature
It’s time to rethink our relationship to caterpillars. There are about 750 species of butterflies in North America and an astounding 12,000 species of moths. All go through a four-phase life cycle from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. The adult phase, in which...
by Susan Bergen | Apr 30, 2026 | Nature Feature
Many native wildflowers bloom in the early spring to take advantage of abundant sunlight before the leaves unfurl on the canopy trees. They harness the sun’s energy to make chlorophyll, to flower and set seeds and fruits. Once their reproductive job is done, they...
by Susan Bergen | Feb 2, 2026 | Nature Feature
While the winter world outside our windows may appear to be slumbering, there is still a lot to discover when you venture out. In truth, Nature never rests. Here are some observations made while exploring NCLT’s trails before and after our heavy January snowfall....
by Susan Bergen | Dec 1, 2025 | Nature Feature
The New Canaan Land Trust protects acres and acres of wetlands, streams, ponds and vernal pools. These watery habitats are vital to the health of our ecosystems, our wells and drinking water. Wetland and riparian plants hold soils in place and prevent erosion. ...
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