Ecosystem gardens and observing wildlife are great ways to enjoy nature and learn about the environment. This category will provide you with recommendations for some of the best parks, gardens, and other locations that are great for exploring and observing the many different ecosystems and wildlife that inhabit them. These are botanical gardens, nature preserves, and other beautiful places I have visited and recommend you check out if you can!
Look Closer
Slow down. Look carefully. You may be missing out on a lot of wildlife in your garden! When I travel around the country speaking at conferences about Ecosystem Gardening for wildlife, I teach people that the best garden tool is a lawn chair. Take the time to look...
Sharing Nature with Kids in Winter
Sharing Nature with Kids in Winter
Early Spring Birds Blackwater NWR
Early Spring Birds Blackwater NWR
Birding Asa Wright Nature Center
Birding at the Asa Wright Nature Center on the island of Trinidad.
How to Learn More About Nature
How to Learn More About Nature
Walk in Wissahickon Woods
Walk in Wissahickon Woods
Exploring Wissahickon Park
Exploring Wissahickon Park
Rio Grande Nature Center Native Plant Garden
Rio Grande Nature Center Native Plant Garden
A Visit to Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
A Visit to Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
The Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
Pleasantly surprised by the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden.
Wildlife of John Heinz NWR
Wildlife of John Heinz NWR
Mount Cuba Center Native Plants of the Piedmont
Mount Cuba Center Native Plants of the Piedmont
Cape May Early Fall Wildlife and Gardens
Cape May Early Fall Wildlife and Gardens
Asa Wright Nature Center Birds
Asa Wright Nature Center Birds
Schaffer Designs at Philadelphia Flower Show
Schaffer Designs at Philadelphia Flower Show
Garden Dreams Urban Farm
Garden Dreams Urban Farm
Birding Barnegat Light
Birding Barnegat Light
A Visit to Rio Grande Nature Center
A Visit to Rio Grande Nature Center