Silvoor Stories: Reflections for a time of transition
Times of transition can cause a lot of stress in our lives. For Amanda Bentley Brymer, a simple observation on the natural beauty around her was enough to change her mindset last week.
Silvoor Notes
Silvoor Stories: Patience and peak bloom
Like many of the best things in life, Silvoor Biological Sanctuary didn't become a reality overnight. As Amanda Bentley Brymer enjoys peak bloom season today, she recalls the decades of effort to turn a once barren plot of land into the wildflower sanctuary it is today.
Silvoor Stories: Spring flooding
As Amanda Bentley Brymer walked through Silvoor following heavy rain, she thought about climate change and the hope that a single bluebell leaf represents.
Silvoor Stories: Appreciating the natural beauty around us
Decades ago, zoology professor Robert A. Hefner began his column Silvoor Notes in the Oxford Press, covering the restoration of the biological sanctuary. Today, Silvoor curator Amanda Bentley Brymer is bringing back the tradition with Silvoor Stories.