Finally Fall: The Hair-raising Truth About Squirrels

Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods.

William Wordsworth

Fall is a perfect time to get outside and we hope that our November articles will inspire your next open-air explorations and prompt your further investigations.  This is a busy time for nature, and we will highlight just a few of the happenings that occur above our heads, on ground level, and even beneath our feet as the displays of color, beauty and activities contribute to the concert of autumnal abundance.

There are many stories about these cute, furry animals we see scurrying around in late fall, looking for places to bury their nuts. Although they appear almost everywhere in forests, parks, cities, even busy roads, what do we really know about squirrels? This resource delves into what makes squirrels tick - through activities, readings, and questions.

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This resource was created by Carl Cucchiara, Von Skully, and Kate Reilly.