Well-groomed and smiling, the flight attendant of the 1950s and early 1960s played a traditional woman’s role. Hers was one of the glamour careers for women, usually terminated by marriage after two or three years…. Pilots kept a close watch on their “girls” – expecting deference and admiration both on the plane and off…. As […]
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In memory: Marjorie Rachlin, a lover of and force of nature
by Marlene Berlin Marjorie Rachlin died on Sunday, August 22nd. She was 99 years old. Forest Hills Connection readers may know her best from her “Backyard Nature” articles. To her friends and neighbors, she was known throughout the years as a labor educator, community activist, and avid gardener and birder. She was also one of […]
Marjorie Rachlin’s Backyard Nature: Garden colors don’t entirely fade in September
by Marjorie Rachlin Most gardens wind down down in September weather but there’s still colorful bloom in Forest Hills yards. We’ve got everything from “weed” plants native to the Americas to banana “trees” that came here long ago from Asia. Natives in the back In my back garden, I grow a number of hardy native […]
Marjorie Rachlin: A ‘Great Resource’
Readers of Forest Hills Connection know Marjorie Rachlin as our ace nature writer. She also enjoys hanging out at the Chevy Chase Library. On Saturdays you will often see her volunteering for the Friends the Chevy Chase Library at their used bookstore upstairs. Barbara Parker profiled Marge for the Friends newsletter, and gave us permission […]
The spring bird migration brings out the birdwatchers in Rock Creek Park
by Marlene Berlin Hikes through Rock Creek Park in recent weeks have featured several encounters with fellow hikers sporting field glasses and all sorts of fancy cameras and accessories. They are birdwatchers on the lookout for migratory birds, especially warblers. Many are recording their sightings and photos here. “Spring migration turns Rock Creek Park into […]
Where to enjoy cherry blossoms away from the Tidal Basin crowds
They get all the media attention and are adored by locals and tourists alike, but the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin aren’t the only ones putting on a show each spring. This interactive cherry blossom map from Casey Trees tells us where to find the closest trees in granular detail, even describing the species […]
Backyard Nature: The beauty of trees in winter
We’re ready to see some flowers. Or really, any signs that spring is on its way. But we’re also mindful of the need to appreciate the here and now. As the late, great Marjorie Rachlin wrote in January 2020: “Winter is a great time to take a good look at our trees. With no leaves […]
Backyard Nature: A hiker’s pain is the squirrels’ gain as slippery acorns drop in large numbers
by Marlene Berlin Autumn in Rock Creek Park is a paradox. You want to lift your gaze to behold the unfolding beauty of autumn. But if you don’t watch your step, you could slip on an abundance of acorns. Have you hiked on a trail virtually carpeted in acorns? It is like trying to walk […]
Backyard Nature: At least the fungi are having fun
The weather is hot. It has been so very damp. And it’s no one’s idea of a good time, unless you are part of the mushroom family. Mushrooms are sprouting and thriving in our wet and oven-like weather, and can been seen in large numbers and varieties along the Rock Creek Park trails. In July […]
Backyard Nature: Weed or wildflower? Birds, bees and butterflies know the answer
by Marjorie Rachlin Wildflower or weed? That can be in the eye of the beholder, but “weed” is gradually disappearing from the lexicon as we recognize that many wild plants are native to the area, and play a critical part in the ecosystem. In many cases, humans have also found ways to cultivate and use […]
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