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Dec 3rd 2022

How to Help Native Bees

Hello Friend of Pollinators! Thanks for your interest in how to help native bees.Our last post introduced the fascinating world of native bees, honey bees, and threats to bee populations. That knowled…

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Dec 2nd 2022

Native Bees: Why They Matter

Why A Post About Native Bees?Winter's moving in, flowers are done blooming (at least in northern areas), so why think about bees and pollination right now? Well, lots of reasons! For some of us, seed…

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Aug 12th 2022

3 Fabulous Free Nature Apps

Free Nature Apps for Learning & Exploring!If you're looking for help identifying plants, birds, fungi & insects, this post is for you! We'll discuss some of the top free nature apps you can use to dee…

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May 6th 2019

3 Ways to Improve Your Backyard Habitat!

Backyard habitats are critical for wild species in human-dominated landscapes. This week, we're highlighting a few of our favorite posts to help you make your yard Nature-friendly this Spring!Learn ho…

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Nov 7th 2018

Monarchs Arrive at Overwintering Grounds!

The first sighting of a monarch arriving in an overwintering area was announced yesterday! We raised monarchs this year and are excited to hear that monarchs are reaching their wintering grounds west…

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Jul 19th 2018

How to Feed Hummingbirds!

How to Feed Hummingbirds Tiny, brilliant and brave, these fiesty little creatures are easy to love. There are some important things to know about how to feed hummingbirds, to avoid loving them to deat…

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Feb 11th 2018

A Visit to D Acres Permaculture Farm

Welcome sign at the west entrance to D AcresAfter reading about D Acres Community Permaculture Farm, I was excited to have the opportunity to visit for their monthly Farm Feast Breakfast and farm tou…

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Feb 1st 2018

An Introduction to Permaculture

Can we not just achieve sustainability, but go beyond it too? Permaculture suggests that we can, and that our survival depends on it. Permaculture, broadly defined, is the practice of designing and in…

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Jan 6th 2018

Why Birds Need Fresh Water in Winter

Winter bird feeding is about more than providing food! Although frozen, snow-capped creeks and ponds may be beautiful, cold winters mean extra challenges for birds. Water can be hard to find in suburb…

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Dec 17th 2017

Everyday Actions that can Make a Difference!

Everyday Actions that can Make a Difference: a Recap of Recent Blog Posts! One focus of this blog is on learning about the impacts of everyday choices ma…

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Nov 8th 2017

How Leaves Help Your Yard and Wildlife

Tis the season to rake up the leaves? Mowers are churning, rakes are raking, and lawns everywhere are looking green and de-leafed! But wait. Why are we sucking up leaf litter up into mower bags and…

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Oct 25th 2017

How to Mow Better For Habitat!

You care about wildlife, and you want to mow some of your property. The dilemma: you know mowing eliminates habitat and kills nesting, feeding and resting crit…

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