by Southern Highlands Reserve | Jan 14, 2020 | News
Plants are incredible. We may seem biased in saying so, but we figure if you’re reading this, you probably have an idea of this yourself. Over the last century, humans have caused a global pollution problem, releasing large amounts of chemicals and other toxic...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Jan 14, 2020 | News
As the plants become dormant and hibernation falls on the land, I become aware of how automated the ecosystems are. Despite the harsh winter conditions headed our way, native plants are prepared for the weather both physically and morphologically. I am always amazed...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Jan 14, 2020 | News
What was your first memory of ‘being’ in nature? The first recollection of sitting back, looking around, taking a deep breath, and connecting? In recent decades, fewer and fewer children have experienced the oneness that comes from feeling nature. This is in part due...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Jan 14, 2020 | News
by Sean Halloran, Plant Propagator, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University In September, the Arnold Arboretum once again visited Southern Highlands Reserve as part of a 3-week long plant collections trip, continuing our on-going partnership for plant conservation...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 1, 2019 | News
Nature’s schedule is always interesting to observe—it pays no mind to our calendar. The trees filled up with webworms early this year, and yet current warm temperatures are pushing fall back. Precipitation also plays a part in when the seasons change, with more rain...