Connecting Families with Nature on Thursday, March 27, 2008

On my calendar, Spring, not January, begins the new year. I feel renewed energy and so do the trees, shrubs and perennials that are beginning to show signs of new life. The birds, squirrels, frogs and other backyard critters are full of new energy as well. Spring provides the perfect impetus to prioritize my backyard nature list. Read more...

Hummingbird Hospitality on Friday, March 14, 2008

March is double the fun for hummingbird watching as our hardy resident Anna’s Hummingbirds are joined by newly-arrived Rufous Hummingbirds, back from a winter spent as far south as southern Mexico. We admire these tiny birds for their stunning flying abilities and their feisty behavior! They zip around at 60 mph, flying up, down, sideways or backward with equal ease, or halting motionless in the air. Read more...

Take a Backyard Wildlife Vacation on Friday, March 14, 2008

Does your watching birds, squirrels, and mason bees brighten your days and serve as an oasis from the pressures of modern life? Read more...

Attract Birds, Foil Mosquitos on Friday, March 14, 2008

Running water foils mosquito reproduction! Read more...

The Future is Green! on Friday, March 14, 2008

Environmental concerns are trendy now, and even though I know it's not new, I'm glad the Green movement is gaining momentum! Read more...

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