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BIRD BATHS
Let’s discuss bird baths! By bird bath, I mean the popular cement kind that sits atop a pedestal. If you’re able to provide only one backyard item for birds
3 NATIONAL BIRD CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS WORTH HIGHLIGHTING
There are many national conservation organizations working hard to protect our lands, waters, flora, and fauna. There are, however, far fewer focused…
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Did you know that your observations of birds or other wildlife could be useful to others?
SAVING GREENSPACE
Did you ever catch yourself in calm reflection while staring at your backyard trees, flowers, or other greenery? How about the same while staring at the side .
HANDING-DOWN YOUR OLD BINOCULARS
Is there a retired pair of gently used binoculars in your family? Is it a premium priced make and model of binocular that still has a lot of life left?
SEEING THE FOREST FOR THE TREES
We all get upset when we see an injured or dead bird, especially when it is the result of human actions, like getting hit by a car or flying into a window.
TAKE A KID/GRANDKID CAMPING AND HIKING
Getting outside is essential for our well-being. We experience therapeutic responses when we’re in the fresh air, hearing the sounds of nature.
USE LOCAL FIREWOOD
There’s nothing better on a cold evening than snuggling up to a warm fire in the fireplace, pot-bellied stove, or campfire.
PROVIDING POSITIVE FEEDBACK TO YOUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Instead of waiting for a wildlife problem to arise in order to connect with your local elected officials, why not proactively contact them
ROADWAYS AND GOOD VEHICLE USE AND MAINTENANCE
We all know that a safe driver is the best kind of driver but did we all know that maintaining our vehicles is not only good for our pocket book
OWL SHACKS INCLUDED IN NEW SCREECH OWL BOOK
A new book, “The Screech Owl Companion” by Jim Wright and Scott Weston, includes everything you need to know about screech owls and screech owl boxes.
IF YOU OWN RURAL PASTURELAND, DON’T MOW OR HAY YOUR ENTIRE SPREAD
Providing native grasses is important to many species of birds. Many of these species don’t thrive in pastures dominated by non-native grasses.