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The Goldilocks Zone

November 7, 2022

By Bob Buring, Naturalist and Nature Ranger Whether you are a science fiction fan or not, you can probably imagine a very large vessel on a multi-year journey to another solar system. Given the hostile nature of

Photo of Ted Bergh against red autumn foliage.

Meet A Policy Advocate

October 31, 2022

A story on action-taker and policy advocate, Ted Bergh, by Connie O'Connor. This article is featured in the November 2022 edition of The Ripple. Ted Bergh has been enjoying CNC’s trails and programs over the

Image of Krippendorf Lodge surrounded by lush foliage.

Nose Prints on the Glass

October 11, 2022

By Jason Neumann I’d like to say that it was nose prints on a specific leaded glass door at Krippendorf Lodge that inspired our Heritage Walks. Visitors, wanting to see what’s inside the neat old Krippendorf

Banner image of various tree starting projects.

A Bucket and a Seed: Meet the Tree Lady!

October 4, 2022

A story by Barbara Moss on action-taker, Cindy Kessler. This article is featured in the October 2022 edition of The Ripple. It was one of those gray late-winter mornings when I hurried into my local coffee

What are Tree Cookies?

September 12, 2022

By Bob Buring, Naturalist and Nature Ranger What do a violin, a British scientist, and a cookie have in common? Quite a lot if you were trying to authenticate the masterpiece violin handcrafted by Antonio Stradivari

Bumps and Bunches: Goldenrod Galls

September 5, 2022

By Judy Mouch One of summer’s final colorful swan songs comes from fields of goldenrods (Solidago spp.). Hay fever sufferers, have no fear! Contrary to popular opinion, goldenrods will not stir up your allergies.