Bloomington, Ind.–At Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, the white and pink spring beauty flowers pop out from crumbling fall leaves. Since a spring controlled burn took place, part of the woodland understory is black, without any blossoms. But soon, the black gives way to an area with flowers, including the trout lily. While waiting for the…
Linton, Indiana–Every year Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in Linton, Indiana sponsors the annual Marsh Madness. No, that’s not a typo, it’s not about basketball, it’s about cranes. Specifically, sandhill cranes. Due to Covid-19, this year’s event on Saturday, Feb. 27 is virtual, so visitors from all over can experience the arrival of cranes…
Bloomington, IN–The newest and largest park in Bloomington opened last month, and it was a busy Saturday, with people strolling the new paths and trying out playground equipment. Teens quickly took to the skate park, testing new skills and demonstrating tricks. Little kids enjoyed playing on tire swings and merry-go-rounds, as parents watched from the…
McCormick’s Creek State Park, Spencer, Indiana–It’s only April 2, but the early spring beauties and bloodroot blooms already poke up through the leaf litter on McCormick’s Creek State Park trails. Purple and white speckled flowers, the leaves and white mayapple flowers, tiny pups yet, dot the trailsides. Though the day promises nearly 50 degree temperatures, nary…
Bloomington, IN and Nashville, TN–Trek up and down the path through Bloomington’s Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, and you’ll catch glimpses of the lake and bare trees. But there’s lots of color, too, if you look closely. We found glossy green holly bushes bursting with red berries, orange mushrooms clinging to logs, as well as pretty…