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 Above: Marsh woundwort     The unusually dry weather has held back the usual summer growth of fleabane (possibly so called because of its presumed pulicifuge effects).  As a result, the smaller p...

We went to Orchid Glade today.  Some photos from the visit are on the new «Orchid Glade, July 2020» page.  As far as butterflies go, all the usual suspects, but there were many dragonflies laying ...

The WildEast project is encouraging people to share videos and pictures of wildlife projects of all sizes using the hashtag #MyWildEast.  Trustees have sent the following message in response to the l...

An abundance of acorns and blackberries expected this year at Fromus — and a sighting of a Southern March Orchid in amongst the tall grass.      

During a visit to Fromus Valley with Jay Abrahams of Biologic Design today, we encountered a remarkably tall marsh thistle just beneath the main bank. 

After the drought of April and May (2020), the Fromus river pool today has less standing water than it did in hot, dry August 2018 — and there are other changes: reed mace has invaded, grabbing spac...

Above: Yellowhammer singing in Moon Meadow    Another wander around the Fromus reserve last week yielded a few more sights and sounds.      buttercups by the Long Pond  |  Southern Marsh O...

Now that travel restrictions are relaxed, please remember that Orchid Glade is always open for Guardians to visit and enjoy.  The 'Glade' is looking perfect.  Fallow deer have done a great job on sc...