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Spring Is Here, At Least the Calendar Says

Spring Is Here, At Least the Calendar Says

It’s 36 here right now. I got reminded yesterday that the 20th was the first day of Spring when I saw a lawn company treating someones lawn. Spring is here but it sure doesn’t feel like it. A question: do you get your lawn treated, fertilize/do it yourself, or just let it grow like nature [...]

Halloween is just around the corner!

Halloween is just around the corner!

With Halloween being just around the corner it’s time to think about costume shopping! What will you be this year? A policeman? Pokemon? Star Wars character? Will your daughter be Dora? There are a couple of online places to shop for costumes. The first is Fright Catalog. Fright Catalog sells more than just costumes though. [...]

Common Snapping Turtle

Common Snapping Turtle

Common Snapping Turtle – Chelydra serpentine Out of all of the things that most turtles have as a stereotype including, harmless, slow, and cute, The Common Snapping Turtle has to be the one to break all of the commonalities. Like the “Fish to Avoid” Article this is the “Turtle to Stay Avoid” article. Unless you [...]

Ravine Salamander

Ravine Salamander

Ravine Salamander – Plethodon richmondi I know we all have at least heard of Salamanders, the little snake like lizards. They are slimy and have little tiny legs and chances are if you have or are around mischievous little boys they have probably come across one. The Ravine Salamander found from Pennsylvania to Indiana in [...]

Banana Slug

Banana Slug

Banana Slug – Ariolimax columbianus Banana Slugs are a mollusk, which means they have a soft body with no visible skeleton. Being that they are bright yellow with black blotches and spots, “Banana” is a very reasonable name for this larger slug native to the Western United States and Pacific Northwest. Although there are more [...]

Fireworks Safety

Fireworks Safety

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching here are some safety tips for those getting ready to light off some fireworks: Do not smoke around or while lighting fireworks (DUH) Keep children away from lighters Buy from trusted sellers Keep a bucket of water around for “dud” fireworks. Do not try to re-light them. Toss [...]

What do you enjoy most about the outdoors?

What do you enjoy most about the outdoors?

Maybe you’re not into camping but you enjoy mowing the lawn? Getting disconnected? My favorite reasons for being outdoors are: Away from the phone Away from the computer!! Chatting with the neighbors or other campers/fishers Making the outside of the house look good Anything! What’s your favorite thing to do outside? My favorite is to [...]

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