Marianist Environmental Education Center

05/22/2026

This morning was our annual nesting bird survey. Rick Leuhrs uploaded the count to eBird - 49 species. Highlight was three gray-cheeked thrushes. See the full list below.

Submitted by Rick Luehrs.

04/29/2026

Saturday is World Labyrinth Day! Join Sr. Leanne for Walking the Labyrinth With Mary this Saturday, May 2, from 10 am - noon. Full details in the link.

The first Saturday of May is World Labyrinth Day. It is also midway between the starts of spring and summer, and the start of the month traditionally dedicated to women and to Mary, the Mother of God. Join us as we pray for peace in our world and to be bearers of hope and reconciliation.

04/24/2026

The wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) looks beautiful right now! Just in time for the hummingbirds who are returning - the nectar is a favorite of theirs. Long-tongued bees love it, too. But what about bees that can’t reach that deep? Look for bite barks on the spurs themselves, a tell-tale sign that a bee (or other insect) has opened a make-shift back door, bypassing pollination.

What is blooming in your native garden?

04/23/2026

Near perfect shot of a Zabulon skipper on today’s butterfly survey. 😂 If you know your butterflies - or want to learn - we survey the property every week. Message us if you’d like to join in the fun. No photography skills required.

04/22/2026

On this Earth Day, we pause in gratitude for the gift of creation.🌎 We are called to live simply, act justly, and protect the beauty of God’s creation for future generations. Through places like the Marianist Environmental Education Center, we are reminded that caring for the Earth is both a responsibility and a sacred act of love.💚Let us renew our commitment today: to be mindful stewards, to nurture life, and to walk gently upon this Earth every day.🌱

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! We got a jump start on the celebration yesterday when we installed a new native plant Mary Garden! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to help. Read more about this project at the link in the comments.

Also, our 2026 native plant sale catalog is available! Link is also in the comments.

04/22/2026

11/19/2025

At this moment, the COP30 is going towards the end, let us have a pious thought in memory of sister Dorothy Stang, who was murdered for defending the poor and the Amazon forest. May her legacy continue to illuminate all those who work for human dignity and ecological justice, wherever rights are violated and creation is under threat.