A fairy shrimp tale April 8, 2020Getting outside, Reflections, Seniors act outEubranchipus, fairy shrimp, nature, outdoors in Maine, vernal pools By Karen O. Zimmermann Fairy shrimp appear as if by magic as the ice leaves vernal pools. Scoop a few and watch their feathery gills in motion. Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint
Try an ice hunt before it is gone. March 16, 2020Getting outside, Reflections, Seniors act out, Winter in Mainegetting outside, ice, icewalk, Maine winters, what to do with kids during Covid-19 shutdown, winter walk By Karen O. Zimmermann If you can’t go to work, kids are home from school, and Covid-19 is taking over your brain, get outside and go on an ice hunt. Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint
Forage Irish Moss for wild winter pudding January 31, 2020foraging, Getting outside, recipes, Winter in Maineblancmange, Chrondus crispus, foraging in winter, Irish moss, winter activities in Maine By Karen O. Zimmermann Winter foraging yields sweet creamy pudding Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint
Looking for a healthy a taste of winter? Try pine needle tea and cranberry smear January 15, 2020Getting outside, Seniors act out, Winter in Mainepine needle tea, winter, winter foraging By Karen O. Zimmermann Pine needle tea is a simple and tasty winter drink. This is about as easy as foraging can get! Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint
Celebrating the longest night December 19, 2019Getting outside, Maine Morsels, Reflections, Winter in Mainecelebrate light, longest night, winter solstice By Karen O. Zimmermann Celebrate a non-demanding holiday. Winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, has many satisfying traditions. Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint
Turning sixty-five? Get outside! November 21, 2019Getting outside, Reflections, Seniors act outhow to celebrate 65 years, Turning 65 By Karen O. Zimmermann Turning sixty-five can be life-changing, in a good way. For starts, it is a great motivator to get outside and have adventures. And to purge. Share this:FacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPrint