It’s about now we have a firm grip on the scope of our New Year's resolutions. We did the easy part of planning and inspiring ourselves, and by now we’re starting to understand what committing to our goals really means and how it might impact our routines. We are reflecting on who we are ...

CONCORD, N.H. — Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by Christmas, she had become so obsessed with birds that most of the gifts she received this year — books, stickers, notecards — were related. "This ...

Western New York is fully committing to the business of winter this year. As I currently look at the weather forecast, most days ahead have at least a little bit of snowfall predicted, and there are definitely some differing opinions on that situation. Some people are thrilled to break out the ...

I recently visited the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The museum has housed and shared artifacts about human cultures, natural history, and the universe for over one hundred years. I was able to wander around dinosaur skeletons, view dioramas of African animals and learn ...

Last Sunday was the Chautauqua county Christmas Bird Count. At 8 in the morning, six of us gathered at Audubon to see what birds we could find. This group consisted of myself and Leigh Rovegno, two people on the beginner’s side of the birding journey, and four fantastic birders that were ...

As winter comes into its bloom and temperatures drop, it’s tempting to retreat indoors into the warm and cozy depths of our sofas and blankets. Believe me friends, no one loves a good power lounge more than I. However, maintaining an active connection to the natural world, even in the coldest ...