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Animal Spotlight – North American Porcupine

by Laren Blueskies | Jun 19, 2021 | Trailside Talks, Wildlife

In this Trailside Talk, learn about the North American Porcupine. Zookeeping Interpreter Mal Muratori takes you up close and personal with the prickly but cute Rosie, the North American porcupine!

How do geese and other birds survive the winter

by Laren Blueskies | Mar 15, 2021 | Trailside Talks, Wildlife

In this Trailside Talk, our zookeeping Interpreter intern Mal Muratori highlights bird migration and winter survival, using the iconic Canada Geese as an example.

How do owls survive the winter?

by Laren Blueskies | Mar 14, 2021 | Trailside Talks, Wildlife

Our enthusiastic Zookeeping Interpreter Intern Mal Muratori takes you through the amazing adaptations owls have for surviving the winter!

Rocky Summits & Outcrops

by Laren Blueskies | Feb 24, 2021 | Gardens and Woodlands

Rocky summits and outcrops are sparsely vegetated. Soils are thin, nutrient-poor and well-drained. Conditions are harsh in winter and summer. Yet, vegetation is rich in species diversity. Some plants take root in the rock fissures and depressions where soil and...

Forest Understory Plants

by Laren Blueskies | Feb 23, 2021 | Gardens and Woodlands

Forest understory is the layer of trees and shrubs between the forest floor and forest canopy. It’s made up of shrubs, small trees, vines and saplings of canopy trees. Trailside’s forest understory and forest floor have been heavily impacted by deer. Since 2016-17,...

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