The Squirrel Days of Summer

During the recent heat waves, someone watching me walk around the block might think I had been drinking. I weave from one side of the street to another, 3 or 4 times in a single block. No, I haven't been drinking although a sangria would be nice. I'm desperately seeking shade during a hot day. Like many older subdivisions our neighborhood has lost some of the street trees that were planted 40 or 50 years ago. Now the sidewalks are a patchwork of no trees, little bitty trees, and lovely, full grown and full of leaves hardwoods. I plot my walk to spend as much time as possible under those grand trees.

Photo by Aaron Carlson

Piecing together the landscape puzzle

Piecing together the landscape puzzle

Drew Harry, outgoing land steward at Faville Grove Sanctuary, reflects on the recent addition of 80 acres to the sanctuary. A vibrant landscape teeming with life is the result of puzzling together so many unique pieces.

Photo by Brenna Marsicek/Madison Audubon