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- Backyard Compost (1)
- Backyard Habitat (7)
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- Bioblitz (1)
- Brood X (1)
- Brush Piles (2)
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- cellar spider (1)
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The Story of My Land—Keeping a Phenology Journal
April 9, 2020
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At Home with Nature, conservation, Knowing Nature In Your Yard, Landscaping, Native Plants, Nature, Nature Learning, Phenology, Welcoming Nature In Your Yard
By Connie O’Connor “Every place, like every person, is elevated by the love and respect shown toward it, and by the way its bounty is received.” -- Richard Nelson I bought my first home, hidden away on 3.6
Brush Pile? It’s Habitat, Not Waste!
April 8, 2020
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At Home with Nature, Brush Piles, conservation, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Nature, Welcoming Nature In Your Yard, Yard Care
By Jason Neumann, Public Programs Manager My mother is fond of saying “you could sell a dirty oil rag.” Turning garbage into something of value has always been one of my favorite things to do. I’ve been pondering