EARTH MATTERS

Columns in The Daily Hampshire Gazette

Every two weeks, the Hitchcock Center publishes a column, "Earth Matters: Notes on the Nature of the Valley," in The Daily Hampshire Gazette.  Writers include Hitchcock staff and board members, former board members, presenters in our Community Programs series, and friends of the Center.  Look for the column at the end of Section C of the weekend Gazette or at their website, www.gazettenet.com .  We will keep a complete list on this web page, so if you miss seeing a column in the newspaper, or want to see it again, come here at any time.  To contact any of the authors or the Hitchcock Center editorial committee, write to column [at] hitchcockcenter.org.

 "Promoting smart growth in Pioneer Valley" by Laura Fitch
Saturday, August 21, 2010
...and click here to see a list of principles and strategies for smart growth

 "Who's afraid of the big bad box elder?" by David Spector
Saturday, August 7, 2010

 "Towns build community resilience in uncertain times" by Tina Clarke
Saturday, July 24, 2010

 "Watching birds, asking questions" by Rebecca Reid
Saturday, July 10, 2010

 "The farm ecosystem, in perfect harmony" by Audrey Barker Plotkin
Saturday, June 26, 2010

 "Feeling drowsy? Finding nifty nap spots in the Valley" by Elizabeth Farnsworth
Saturday, June 12, 2010

 "A variety of thrush songs - a trio of delights" by Michael Dover
Saturday, May 29, 2010

 "Bobolinks - the poets' 'rowdy' bird" by David Spector
Saturday, May 15, 2010

 "A bicycle - the ultimate SUV" by Michael Dover
Saturday, May 1, 2010

 "Springtime courtship: A tale of grackle tails" by David Spector
Saturday, April 17, 2010

 "Into the woods - the private life of jack-in-the-pulpit" by Ted Watt
Saturday, April 3, 2010

"The Poisons in your Pantry" by Michael Dover
Saturday, March 20, 2010

 "Watching the snow melt" by David Spector
Saturday, March 6, 2010

 "Keeping a nature journal" by Elizabeth Farnsworth
Saturday, February 20, 2010

 "Cries in the night - Eastern coyotes' impact on local habitats" by Alan Emond
Saturday, February 6, 2010

 "Ash fall in Hadley - larks and merlins" by David Spector
Saturday, January 23, 2010

 "Don't worry, these jumping 'fleas' don't bite" by Ted Watt
Saturday, January 9, 2010

 "Breeding season begins for a spectacular raptor" by David Spector
Saturday, December 26, 2009

 "In Copenhagen, the people's voice on climate change" by Michael Dover
Saturday, December 12, 2009

 "Turkey Pass history and the turkey on your table" by David Spector
Saturday, November 21, 2009

 "Old-growth forests are windows to the past" by Robert T. Leverett
Saturday, November 14, 2009

 "Future of the Valley's agriculture" by Peter Westover
Saturday, October 31, 2009

 "Visiting the region's wonderful waterfalls" by Elizabeth Farnsworth
Saturday, October 17, 2009

 "Book offers a field guide to the past" by Michael Dover
Saturday, October 3, 2009

 "Locavore's delight:  eating locally and loving it" by Rebecca Reid
Saturday, September 19, 2009

 "Wild lettuce -- no icebergs in sight," by David Spector
Saturday, September 5, 2009

 "Wild chervil coming to a roadside near you," by Rebecca Reid
Saturday, August 22, 2009

"Go ponding! The world of aquatic insects," by Ted Watt
Saturday, August 8, 2009

"A kite moves in," by David Spector
Saturday, July 25, 2009

"Fantastic Ferns of the Pioneer Valley," by Elizabeth Farnsworth
Saturday, July 11, 2009

"Moving at the speed of life," by Michael Dover
Saturday, June 27, 2009

"Grow food everywhere: A landscape of food self-sufficiency"
by Deb Habib and Ricky Baruc
Saturday, June 13, 2009

"When kids play outside, good things happen" by Casey Beebe
Saturday, May 30, 2009

"The tail-waggers return" by David Spector
Saturday, May 16, 2009

"Biodiversity at home: tallying the region's varied species" by Michael Dover
Saturday, May 2, 2009

"The dancing ground: A special sign of spring" by Ted Watt
Saturday, April 18, 2009

"Creating my own 'net-zero energy' home" by Mary Kraus
Saturday, April 4, 2009

"'Big Night' for salamanders" by Ted Watt
Saturday, March 21, 2009

Questions or comments?  E-mail us at column [at] hitchcockcenter.org