

Enhance Perennials This Fall
Tips from garden experts on how to divide perennials in the fall.
Jenny Hill
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Birds to Caterpillars–Your Observations Matter!
If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the activity at your bird feeder or wondered if that’s the same caterpillar you saw...
Jenny Hill
Oct 28, 20245 min read


Water & Birds Spotlights of Citizen Science Projects
Are you a naturally curious person? Do you pay close attention to detail? Do you WISH you paid better attention or hope to develop your...
HDT Team
Jun 21, 20245 min read


Embracing Nature: Tiny Turtles Gets Preschoolers Outside
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, children are spending less time outdoors and more time indoors glued to screens, making outdoor play for young children's development more important than ever, enter Tiny Turtles.
Michelle Hoefs
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Nature Notes: Large Litters Feed the Food Chain
There are certain patterns to mammal fecundity (the ability to produce offspring) and these patterns have a very vital role in ecosystem functions.
Nora Woodworth
Apr 29, 20225 min read


Change is good - Summer Program Review
Like most of us, we were very excited to return to a “normal” summer this year. While we craved the routines and activities of the past, we also recognized the need for caution and to ensure the health and safety of our staff and program participants. So, we were back to “normal”, with a few small changes.
Michelle Hoefs
Sep 1, 20213 min read


Eco Camp – 3 Down, 1 to Go!
2018 was designated the Year of the Bird by the National Audubon Society, so Birds of a Feather seemed like a natural theme for this year’s Eco Camp. With August now upon us, we have just one camp left. Our first three camps were a huge success and so much fun was had by all! There are favorite activities that we do every year with each group.
HDT Team
Aug 2, 20183 min read


Screen Free Week Observations
Entire schools, and communities across the nation participate in Screen Free Week, endeavoring to not use any screens during non school and work hours. No smart phones, no video games, no TV, no computers, no screens of any kind
HDT Team
May 11, 20184 min read

