The Wrack

A new set of photovoltaic panels will keep the reserve 100% solar for its electricity needs.

The Wells National Estuarine Sanctuary was designated in 1984 and was gone within 2 years. What happened?

Normally, this weekend would be our summer capstone, the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival. These are not normal times.

Four determined and ambitious emerging scientists—Phoebe Oehmig, Amanda Giacchetti, Christopher Ring, and Katrina Zarrella Smith—spent their summers contributing to research at the reserve.

The pandemic pushes a tour program to adjust, and it's a good thing. 

Directors of the reserve's three core programs reflect on the challenges imposed by COVID-19.

Keeping the trails open during a trying spring gave many people just the outlet they needed.

Some issues are black and white, and we need to acknowledge and work on them

Find a sit-spot and sit, just sit. Relax. Notice. Observe. Connecting with nature even for just a few minutes a day can work wonders.

Two industrious research volunteers keep a key project on track by setting up a remote science lab on their kitchen table.