by Collin Stuart Chambers
THE GREAT PUMPKIN OF MAX PATCH Hey! I really like your pumpkin. Truly. That thing has character… and whoever hauled that ginormous gourd to the top of Max Patch clearly has strength and tenacity! I know this because I hauled it back down. While many of us enjoy...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
LEAVES OF THREE: POISON IVY AND ITS SNEAKY LOOKALIKES Wow, did I learn what poison ivy was the hard way, as so many of us do. Years ago, I was clearing English ivy vines in the wintertime, in short sleeves, in an overgrown part of my yard while living in Atlanta....
by Collin Stuart Chambers
WHAT DOES BEING “BEAR AWARE” MEAN?It’s that time of year again! Here in the Appalachian Mountains, the wildflowers are blossoming, the baren branches are finally leafing out, and everything has that exquisite, fresh green glow. It also means that our indigenous black...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I walk by these trees frequently and always find myself confused at the thought of someone… anyone… ALL of these people… doing this. It breaks my heart because this tree will most likely not live very long. The damage has been done. All I can do is say a prayer...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE #6: RESPECT WILDLIFE Here are some ways we can respect wildlife… Observe and photograph wildlife from a safe distance to avoid startling them or compelling them to flee. Avoid loud noises, quick movements, and direct eye contact, which can...
