April 22, 2016
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe) is frequently mistaken for a hummingbird or bee based on the moth’s appearance and behavior. Adult coloration is variable, but aPosted by: Naturalist Team
March 15, 2016
Take a Look at What We've Been Catching
Fishing For anglers (avid and first-timers), there’s always something biting in the surf, creeks or off the dock; and our tackle shack is ready with all thePosted by: Naturalist Team
March 15, 2016
The Scarlet Snake
The Scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea) is an elusive snake, rarely found by humans. This species is quite slender and reaches a maximum length of about thirty inches. These snakes always have widePosted by: Naturalist Team
March 1, 2016
Prescribed Burning
Fire is an important ecological management tool for a variety of habitats, returning nutrients to the soil and reducing woody vegetation and shrubs. Last week, we conducted a prescribed burn in thePosted by: Ecological Management
December 22, 2015
Living Shoreline
LSSI has been working on a project to replace our old bulkhead with a more ecologically friendly form of bank stabilization – a living shoreline. The project is the third in a series of pilotPosted by: Scott Greene
September 5, 2015
Growing Good Seed: A Visit to the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
You often hear growers preaching the importance of the soil, but equally important is the quality of the seed you put in the ground. Growing varieties well-adapted to your region, its climatePosted by: Naturalist Team
