by Guest Author | Jun 30, 2017 | Crum Woods Chronicle
Guest Author: Marissa Lariviere ‘18 Have you ever stumbled across the strange ruins in the Crum Woods? At first glance, these crumbling walls just seem creepy. But don’t run away- this area actually has a long and fascinating history, involving magnificent...
by Guest Author | Apr 28, 2016 | Crum Woods Chronicle
by Kate Crowley ‘ 16 Despite some unusually late snow this April, the skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is beginning to make its dramatic appearance in the Crum Woods. It is one of the earliest native bloomers in the eastern United States. In late winter,...
by Guest Author | Oct 8, 2015 | Crum Woods Chronicle, Garden Plants
This article is part of an ongoing column called the Crum Woods Chronicle. The Crum Woods Chronicle will be periodic updates and observations about subjects related to natural history, interesting species found in and around the Crum Woods, and exciting events you can...
by Guest Author | Jan 14, 2014 | Plant of the Month
Guest Author: Susan Mintun The genus Chionanthus (pronounced ki-o-nan-thus, with a long i) offers gardeners in this area two species of large shrubs to small trees that can make lovely additions to our gardens. It is most often called fringetree or old man’s beard....
by Guest Author | Nov 14, 2013 | Plant of the Month
Guest Author: Susan Mintun Nyssa sylvatica, the very tree Van Morrison immortalized in Tupelo Honey. I recommend turning on your iPod or turntable to set the mood while we explore this romantic specie. Nyssa sylvatica is a wonderful native North American tree with...
