August 2011

"Frogs cost more this summer."

NATURE THINGS TO OBSERVE  August 2011:
Goldfinches begin to nest. Yellow warblers and northern water thrushes move south. Barn swallows collect in pre-migratory flocks. Herons leave nesting sites. Watch for raccoons. First flowers of goldenrod appear. Red newts on dirt roads. Milky Way in sight. Asters bloom. Nighthawk migration. Fall webworms at tips of tree branches.

PURPOSE OF THE NATURE GROUP  AT SOLAIR. Why you should join us. The Solair property ecosystem has been described as an extraordinary and irreplacable wilderness and woodland. Our group brings attention to the needs of this varied natural habitat and seeks to record its mysteries and beauty for all Solair members to enjoy with their children.

PROJECTS:  We’re developing improved GPS maps and weekly journal records of seasonal changes in our camp ecosystem. We have an expanding Solair plant atlas with GPS. Email us with interesting plants you find at camp and we’ll mark and list them. Email also  to get info on future nature group events.