The Ants of Mount Auburn Cemetery: Citizen Scientists Help Document Insect Biodiversity
By Amy Mertl If you visited Mount Auburn Cemetery this summer, and were not in a hurry to climb the Washington Tower or sneak a peek at an owl’s nest, you may have lingered by the entrance way and noticed … Continue reading
The Downy Woodpecker
March is the transition month somewhere between winter and spring – one day a burst of warm air, and then strong winds and a new coating of snow, the birds, however, know that the end of winter is near. The … Continue reading
Swan House Constructed
In 1872 a Swan House was erected across from the southern end of Indian Ridge Path. Its proximity to Auburn Lake provided suitable accommodations for waterfowl. However, according to the Trustee Minutes of 1882, a special committee had to be … Continue reading