Ambling the AVIS Reservations

As Andover High School graduation quickly approaches and my Environmental Sustainability Internship Course (ESIC) comes to an end, so does my role as the ESIC blogger. ESIC is a class that takes a special approach to experiential learning, run by Ms. Cutler. Ms. Cutler spends a tremendous amount of time working to give every student an internship that fits each […]

Are you familiar with the garlic mustard plant? If you live in Massachusetts, the chances are you have walked past the plant many times before—maybe even in your own backyard.  While this invasive plant is a threat to surrounding species, it isn’t all bad. Read on to learn how to identify the plant, why now is the ideal time of […]

The month of March I was on a bit of a mission. I was tasked with finding the ideal trail for an Andover High School field trip. The participants would be students in a special education class and the goal was to find a trail that could properly support our group, meeting our accessibility needs but also provide interesting scenery […]

With increasingly warming temperatures in New England throughout the winter and little snow covering the ground, animals’ typical winter movements are beginning to look different. Many animals are forced to surface early from hibernation and others are facing difficulty without being able to camouflage with fresh layers of snow, which used to be a regular occurrence. Snow acts as a […]

Are you planning to get outside and connect with nature? Regardless of the time of year, exploring new surroundings and landscapes is a great way to relieve stress and improve your health and well-being. But you should know that not all trails are created equal.  Before you head to a nearby nature preserve, it’s important to do a little research […]