Part of the mission of any soil and water conservation district (SWCD) is to make sure folks are very much aware of the importance of being the best possible stewards of our natural resources. This year’s theme during Stewardship Week will be “Home is Where the...
Though it’s not quite spring yet, ‘tis the season…for Pheasants Forever Banquets, that is! Many of the Pheasants Forever Chapters across this country will hold their annual banquet during the months of February, March and April. It’s an awesome time of...
You know the old saying, “birds of a feather, flock together”. Well, they certainty have been doing that in my own backyard lately, ever since ‘ol man winter decided to stick around! And they certainly have been keeping me busy, replenishing the bird...
Who doesn’t like to see birds and squirrels, or maybe even an occasional visit from a transient deer, in your own backyard? And to increase the odds in our favor – and theirs – quite a few individuals purpose to keep feeders replenished, just to make sure the...
Cooler nights recently are a slight hint to us that the fall season is just around the corner. You can be looking for the color changes in the leaves, as well. It’s also the time of the year where can pick a peck of apples or sample some fresh cider from...
Some of you may remember the late Glenn Fry, one of the former Eagle’s, and his solo hit, “The Heat is On”. Don’t know about you, but this summer has definitely lived up to that! No doubt swimming pools have been quite popular lately. With temps...
