Nature Strollers

The mission of the Nature Strollers is to support parents and grandparents in their role as primary interpreters of nature for their families; to provide opportunities for families to enjoy unstructured time outdoors; to familiarize families with local trails, refuges, sanctuaries and preserves; and to develop networks among families with a common interest in nature.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Fine Spring Jaunt

Twenty Nature Strollers head out on the Old Road Trail (also known as Lazy Hill Trail, for good reason) at Goose Pond Mountain State Park. Perfect temperatures and good spirits kept everyone trotting along as we enjoyed good company on this glorious spring day.


Peek-a-Boo at the Pooh Bear Tree

How many kids can you fit into a hollow tree? Actually more than three, but Acadia, Maya and friend stayed in longer than most. The pooh bear tree is still alive and leafing out, even though its center rotted away, the living tissues in the outer portion that remains provide the water and nutrient transport it needs.


Mystery Creature?

Clearly this mystery creature is of the spineless variety as evidenced by its contortions and squishy body. I've been seeing a lot of these under stone and log lately. Perhaps a worm species of some kind. Just a reminder that just when you think you know what's in the woods, a new creature shows its face (does this thing have a face?) to put you back in your place.
UPDATE: The identity of our mystery creature has been provided by Jay Westerveld. It is an invasive terrestrial planaria!


Farewell Forest Friends!

These three girls are all friends of the forest after their many, many Nature Stroller hikes, and it looks like they've become friends with each other as well. That's my favorite part making new animal, plant and human pals on every hike we take.

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