The little ones wanted to find some Ewoks . . . and they did!

The little ones wanted to find some Ewoks . . . and they did!

Last Sunday was cold and windy . . . maybe not the freezing drizzle that had been predicted, but it was still a pretty raw day in which to look for Ewoks at Wolf Tree Nature Trails. But that didn’t stop this intrepid group of 22 adults and 22 kids, some of whom...
Bow in the Clouds Special Appeal

Bow in the Clouds Special Appeal

Give the Gift of Nature! YES! I want to help create universal, barrier-free access at Bow in the Clouds Preserve! It is this deep understanding that fuels much of our work at SWMLC. That, in the same way we need water to drink and food to nourish our bodies, we as...
Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

The community’s newest preserve has finally opened its gates! After years of planning and preparation, and a frenzied last few weeks filled with fine-tuning, Portman Nature Preserve finally opened its gates to the public last Saturday, October 21. And after all...
A Lovely Evening on the River

A Lovely Evening on the River

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening for Monday’s Kanoe the Kazoo/Drink One Down combo event. The sun was shining, a light breeze kep the paddlers cool, the river was gentle and sparkly, and lots of people tipped one (or more!) back in support...
Havin’ Fun at the HOP Launch

Havin’ Fun at the HOP Launch

HOP! (Hike Our Preserves) is SWMLC’s new hiking program that encourages kids to exercise and have fun outside in nature. The kickoff hike was held last Saturday at Wolf Tree Nature Trails, one our newest and most popular preserves, and quite a few families...