by Doug Widener Adaptive Management. It’s a term used for analyzing and using data over time to make changes in a management approach or decision. Historically, it has been used in complex environmental projects to measure impacts and analyze data which then informs future decisions. We have...
by Doug Widener What’s Your North Pond story? All of us who visit and love North Pond have at least one special memory, favorite place, or cherished activity inspired by this gem of nature in our fair city. I know I have plenty. As work at the...
by Doug Widener I’m running out of things to say. For folks that know me, that never happens. And in truth, I have plenty to report this week, but as the North Pond Restoration Project winds down this fall, the pieces are falling into place nicely...
by Doug Widener As baseball season heads towards home and the playoffs, North Pond’s restoration is also in the home stretch. Installation of permanent fencing along certain portions of the pond began today. In addition, temporary fencing to protect new (and soon-to-be planted) native plants and trees will be installed...
by Doug Widener Welcome to September! Let’s start this week’s blog with the shiny silver elephant in the room (more accurately, at the Pond): rest assured, it’s going away. I am sure those who have seen it are cheering this news as am I. Throughout North Pond’s...
Starting October 1st, the Conservancy will be offering a new docent training session for those interested in being interpretive volunteers at the Conservatory! Recently, we asked our docents about their favorite aspects of volunteering with us, and just a few of the fantastic responses we received...
