Field Notes
The stories behind the work are rooted in patient observation, a little field knowledge, and the shared joy of noticing what is already here.
Purple Martins
Susanne helps monitor Purple Martin colonies and welcomes new volunteers into the work. It is a close look at migration, nesting, care, and the rare pleasure of seeing a community form around the birds.
Read the volunteer spotlight →Movement, migration, and the patience to wait for a story to arrive.
Insects and blooms reward attention with color, structure, and surprising connections.
Ponds and their edges hold a whole other rhythm, from fish beneath the surface to wings above it.
