Fall is in full swing now and it is a treat. Leaves turn from green into bright reds, oranges, and yellows before falling to the ground, leaving the most satisfying crunch when stepped on. A unique seasonal smell of burning wood and spices fills the air. As the trees become bare, a holiday ...

Throughout history, we have taken cues from nature to predict the weather, temperature, and seasonal changes. That might be anything from observing the sky to see how the changing clouds can indicate incoming weather to using a groundhog to predict how many more weeks of winter are on the way. ...

When someone says they’re stuck in ‘a rut,’ our minds jump to a problem that needs to be fixed. However, when a nature enthusiast or hunter mentions ‘the rut,’ our minds think of deer. The rut happens throughout a span of weeks, peaking in late autumn, where male deer, called bucks, ...

Audubon Community Nature Center recently announced the winners of the 2025 photo contest. More than 100 photos were submitted from all over the world. The winners can be viewed at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/acncphotocontest2025 and soon will be on display at the Nature Center. They are ...

While the summer is a busy season of fitting everything in, fall brings a different type of bustle. It’s back to school, back to routine, and for the natural world, time to get down to business in preparation for colder weather. Although we bring in fall officially at the Autumn Equinox near ...

While walking on Audubon’s trails, which I often do with a friend who is very familiar with mushrooms, she casually mentioned something that has changed my view on autumn. Crouched down on her knees getting a closer look at a growing mushroom, she said: “You know, this is the best time to ...