Getting Ready for Fall

The roofed over pavilion will provide shelter in all seasons, with great views of the field.  It will be the perfect location for star parties, Birds and Breakfast, and summer camp.

Pavilion framing

The entrance to welcome center invites visitors to come inside.

new addition entrance

The north entry porch is roofed over.  This is the view from inside looking out.

view from north entrance

Windows  installed in the East Program space include blinds sandwiched between glass to darken the room for programs.

 

east program space windows

 

Dragonflies and Damselflies are everywhere.  When you see large insects patrolling the fields and wetlands this time of year,  they may be Green Darners, giants among local dragonflies.  This pair is mating.  Adults migrate south for the winter and the next generation migrates north next spring.

DSC_5180a common green darners mating sm for web

Goldenrod in bloom in the fields is a sign of late summer.  Some people blame goldenrod for allergies,  but the real culprit is Ragweed, a nondescript plant with tiny green bells.  When the wind shakes the bells, they rain pollen into the air.

GoldenrodRagweed (2)

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