These are a few of my favorite CREW Trails
By Allison Vincent CREW Trust Executive Director Brenda Brooks always says that she doesn’t have a favorite CREW Trail, but instead a …
The CREW Project: Meeting a basic human need
Oftentimes it’s these personal connections that make these natural places special to us as individuals and it’s only through time and experience that we realize the significance is more than it seems.
SEASON OF EVENTS at CREW, 2021-2022
CREW Trust Members-only registration is September 1st-8th Non-Members may register starting September 8th
How some birds use magnetism to migrate
Migratory birds in a sense are hard-wired to navigate on long journeys – sometimes crossing continents and oceans, which for their size is a feat worthy of recognition in itself!
Controlling invasives with biology at CREW
In a recent post, you read about what invasive species are and how they threaten natural species and habitats. But how do we control and/or try to eliminate those invasive species on CREW lands? It’s not practical to try to pull them all up by hand.
What’s so invasive about that plant?
When you visit the CREW lands you’ll come across invasive plant species, and whether you’re aware of them or not, they’re there! Some invasive species are beautiful, like the caesar weed, and you might find yourself wondering why the land managers have it out for them. What could a few plants possibly do to impact the broader ecosystem?
Wet Walk 101
Walk the seasonally wet trails of CREW for an education in watersheds! Join our education coordinator, Julie Motkowicz on any of the four upcoming Wet Walks – each at a different trail location.
Why do we like hiking?
By Allison Vincent Ask two people this question and you’ll likely get two different answers. The more time you spend on the …
The Impact of Frogs
Every one of us has many teachers throughout our lives, some traditional while others guide in more subtle ways. Learning is something …
Horseback Riding on the CREW Trails
By Allison Vincent, CREW Trust Communications Director Have the equestrian trail rules changed? Not exactly, but there has been some need for …