Note: This was published in the Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter of the Community Lakes Association: https://www.communitylakesassociation.org/about-us/newsletters Imagine a marshy, wetland area. What do you see? Chances are, your thoughts include cattails. These plants are so common, so typical of our ponds and lakes, they may seem uninspired or even dull - just a monotonous green and brown blanket draped across the shallows. But take a closer look, and you may find a great

The snow isn't suitable for tracking anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't exercise your curiosity and observation. Far from it! There...

This writeup will be appearing in the Fall 2024 newsletter from the Community Lakes Association ( www.communitylakesassociation.org ). ...

There are some big trees scattered here and there throughout the preserve. One of them just earned a special distinction: it's a...

Has your noggin been bopped by one yet? For the past few weeks, oak trees have been pelting rock-hard acorns down onto the unwary. Walks...