Category: Nature

  • Spring Gardens

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    Welcome to Spring Botanical Gardens to Explore in the area Celebrate the arrival of spring by viewing birds, bees, flowers and butterflies. Nothing says spring quite like the bright colors of blooming flowers, the buzzing of honeybees and fluttering of birds and butterflies. Kick off the season in the fields, greenhouses, aviaries and butterfly houses…

  • Winter Birds

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    Winter Birds Myths and Facts Do birds get cold? When it comes to winter birds, it seems there are even more myths than usual. Some people worry birds will freeze on cold nights or in bird baths. Myth: Birds will freeze to death when temperatures drop below zero. Fact: Birds are well equipped to survive…

  • Woodpeckers

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    Why do woodpeckers peck and how to stop it? While many birds sing to claim their territories, woodpeckers have a different method. Woodpeckers knock on hard surfaces like wood to communicate with others and attract a mate. One bird may drum more than 8,000 times per day, and a downy woodpecker typically strikes 16 times…

  • Garden Soil

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    How to improve soil quality over the winter When spring arrives, you will be happy you put in the effort now. You have now cleaned up the beds and put the hose and most of your tools away for the season. You may think there’s nothing else to do until spring. Not the case. The…

  • Railroad Trail

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    All aboard the Moosup Valley State Park Trail, a hike with railroad history, mud and rocks. There are 38 rail trails covering a total of 221 miles across Connecticut. The trails are a mixture of paved and blue stone gravel. A hike or bike ride along the level railroad beds is an easy and enjoyable…

  • Fall Hiking in CT

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    Five Great Hiking Trails in CT Southern New England reaches peak fall foliage in mid-October, which is a great time to hit these beautiful hiking trails in CT. Just a reminder to wear sturdy boots, bring lots of water and be prepared for a change in the weather. Mattabesett & Mt. Higby Trail, Middlefield Distance:…