Frog Blog #2: Active Amphibians and Related Conservation Efforts at ACLT
By: Nicole Stevens, Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member A long-drawn-out and tolling cry, That drifts above the chorus Of shriller voices from the marsh That April nights send o'er us; A tender monotone of song With vernal longings blending, That rises from the ponds and pools, And seems at … [Read more...]
The Secret Lives of Insects #1
Aphids: Life at the Base of the Food Chain By Judy Ferris, ACLT Guest BloggerThis is the first in a series of blog posts providing a glimpse into the secret lives of insects that live among us - some friends, some foes. The author, Judy Ferris, describes herself as a born nature-girl, a gardener … [Read more...]
Frog Blog #1: Active Amphibians and Related Conservation Efforts at ACLT
By Nicole Stevens, Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member O, I love to hear the frogs When they first begin to sing; How they vocalize the bogs, And vociferate the Spring. How they carrol as they croak, How they mingle jest and joke With their solemn chant and dirge On the river's slimy … [Read more...]
Controlled Burn at the North Side Trailhead
By Nicole Stevens, Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member On Friday, February 26th, two controlled burns were held near ACLT’s Northside trailhead. Five trained professionals from the Forest Service ignited several acres of meadow to reduce thick layers of thatch buildup and to aid in ACLT's efforts … [Read more...]
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