In this segment of “Out with the Naturalist”, Beth Bartoli discusses ramps, which can be found in many parts of Newport State Park. Many people refer to them as “wild leeks”. They are an edible member of the Allium family and have a strong onion-garlic flavor. They are perfect in […]
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Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli is out checking bluebird boxes on a gorgeous early May day at Newport State Park. Join her to learn about how the nest is constructed, about clutch size and incubation, and how to properly monitor a nest box. She also discusses the data she collects for […]
In the first of her “Out with the Naturalist” series, Beth Bartoli takes us along Rowleys Bay Trail to see what spring flowers may be emerging in Newport State Park in late April. When you look closely, the forest floor isn’t as barren as it seems. Beth discusses several common […]