From songbirds to waterfowl to raptors, birds abound on the grounds of Audubon Community Nature Center, but their flighty nature makes getting a close look difficult. With the aid of binoculars, adults and the 8 to 12-year-old(s) can be Natural Investigators and hit the trails to discover ...

If I were to focus solely on temperature and weather, it would seem that summer has jumped the line and cut spring a little short. It is just plain hot outside and, as of the beginning of June, I am still waiting on rain, even though it seems to have no plans of appearing anytime soon. I ...

When the forefathers of the Allegheny National Forest were planning for the future, they were looking primarily at what the forest COULD be. Decades of excessive timber harvesting gave them, in some sense, a blank slate to work with. So what did those early planners think they were going to ...

The deadline is approaching for the Audubon Community Nature Center 2023 Nature Photography Contest. Submissions are due by July 2. A panel of judges will choose the Youth and Adult winners in the categories of Animals, Plants and Landscapes. In addition to their $200 cash prizes, all ...

Hidden dragon nests, a maze, unicorns, fairies, live music, great food, fairy tale story times and more surprises fill the trails at Audubon Community Nature Center’s Dragons and Fairies Festival. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, and will transform the Audubon’s ...

Last year, I remember enjoying the late spring evening from my backyard. Most trees had leafed out, creating a cozy, room-like feel to the backyard. I admired the few flowers blooming and listened to the sounds of a rural village: kids playing next door, a lawn mower in the distance, and the ...