by Marlene Berlin One day in early April, I was treated to a thrilling duet. This American toad, from its perch on a Broad Branch stream pond, was calling out […]
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Backyard Nature: How our wild neighbors are preparing for winter
by Marjorie Rachlin As the days get shorter and colder, squirrels, chipmunks and bees are laying in stores to feed themselves. Some birds are heading south. Many plants and animals […]
Backyard Nature: What a difference some rain makes!
by Marlene Berlin Until a few days ago, the reengineered and daylighted Linnean and Broad Branch streams were a sorry sight. As the days went by with little to no […]
Backyard Nature: In August, the birds mute their songs, and new sounds fill the air
by Marlene Berlin As July turns into August, the sounds of nature change, too. It is too late now to hear the songs of most birds. Even the wood thrush, […]
Backyard Nature: An amphibian chorus is warming up for its yearly performance
by Marlene Berlin It begins every year with a faint, high-pitched hum. In early March, I start listening for the song of the American toad. These creatures open the annual […]
Forest Hills Connection is 10 years old this month. We hope you’ll celebrate with us on April 23!
It’s Forest Hills Connection’s tenth anniversary and we are excited to celebrate it with you! In late 2011, Marlene Berlin gathered a group of neighbors together to hatch a plan […]
Check out the newly-improved Linnean Park trail
by Marlene Berlin The all-volunteer team that’s been restoring the trail alongside the restored Linnean stream was back at it on July 2nd and 3rd, this time with a larger […]
Neighbors Recommend: Communing with nature near and far
by Marlene Berlin We have long been privileged to have a national park practically in our back yards. The trails through Rock Creek Park and tributaries including Broad Branch, Soapstone […]
Backyard Nature: What to look for when venturing into parks and backyards in April
by Marjorie Rachlin April is a month of changes. Plants and animals begin to wake up. We become optimistic. And as we move into late spring and the temperature swings […]
Do something nice for your wild neighbors: FrogWatch, watershed cleanups and pollinator plantings on tap
Our local parks and streams have given us places of respite and recreation in a stressful year. This spring we have several opportunities to return the favor. Events below include […]