I have been having trouble knowing what to look out for in the winter when everything seems to be dormant, so I asked Walter Kittredge for some help. He gave me great pointers on where to start.  He mentioned – Looking at plant architecture. You could look at trees and shrubs seeing how they look when they are bare and […]

During the winter it is less common for people to be going out walking the AVIS Reservations. Is it because of the snow or the chill of winter? Maybe you didn’t have someone to go out with. There are plenty of activities that are still enjoyable on these trails in the wintertime, especially with friends and family.  Some activities that […]

Oak trees are vital to our native food web, especially for the animals who rely on acorns as a food source. Have you ever paid attention to the number of acorns falling this year or in past years? If so, have you noticed any change from one year to the next? There are certain years where there is a boom […]

This year’s 375th challenge is a perfect way to get out and explore the parts of Andover you may not have seen before. This challenge has been going on since July 1st 2021 and will continue until May 6th 2022. The goal is to hike 10 AVIS Reservations and 10 Town Conservation Lands here in Andover. If you need a […]

Hello everyone! My name is Amber Ferris, I am a senior at Andover High School working as an environmental sustainability intern. This is a new nature blog for the AVIS Reservations. I am hoping this blog will inspire others to get out and see the beautiful reservations, and the nature within them. After reading these blog posts, I hope you […]