As we creep into late summer, insects become more and more an important part of the landscape. On warm days cicadas now sing from the trees, and at night more and more crickets sing as well. Color and sound are … Continue reading
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Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator They aren’t normally considered caped heroes, but our pollinators are just that. Heroes. This week is National Pollinator Week and we’re happy to be celebrating our tiny-sized eco-celebrities. Pollinators, unfortunately, are decreasing in population … Continue reading
Late summer is a season of abundance. Birds, butterflies, wildflowers, mosquitoes- so many things seem to be at their peak now. For gardeners of either the cultivated or wild variety, the proof of their efforts is on display, and I … Continue reading
The progression of the summer season is very much evident now. Although birds are still singing with as much enthusiasm as a month ago, many are already tending to young that have left the nest, or are raising a second … Continue reading
There is a lot of “buzz” about pollinators again lately and they certainly deserve some attention. Last week, the rusty-patched bumblebee became the first species of its kind to be officially listed as endangered. Cheerios is giving away free wildflower … Continue reading