Monarch Saga at the Farm
September 2, 2014
In late summer there is an intense saga playing out between monarch butterflies and the milkweeds in our hay fields.
Read more.An Old Field Bonanza of Life
September 1, 2014
Sometimes you are surprised by the abundance of life in an unexpected place. One such paradoxical
Read more.Some Natural Glories of Summer
August 27, 2014
As the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us there are distinct changes in the
Read more.Does the IO Moth Caterpillar Really Sting?
August 18, 2014
Knowledge is a funny thing- you think you know things but often the information comes from books, the internet or
Read more.The Stealth Caterpillar
August 17, 2014
When caterpillars are toxic, they tend to be brightly colored and some possess painful spines. Tasty
Read more.Predator or Prey- Turning the Tables
August 9, 2014
Some of those animals that we consider predators may sometimes become prey in the complex world
Read more.Birds Do It, Bees Do It . . .
July 23, 2014
Now that summer is well underway, you might think that the breeding frenzy so typical of
Read more.The Bird Diaper- a Solution to the Messy Porch Problem
July 18, 2014
We would all like to be friends to the birds and enjoy their company. However when a barn swallow builds
Read more.Summer Butterfly Delights on Purple Cone Flowers
July 16, 2014
There is no greater summer pleasure than watching the “flying flowers”, the butterflies. It is wonderful
Read more.Should You Plant Crocosmia as a Hummingbird Flower?
July 10, 2014
Occasionally you have the opportunity to get a new flower for your garden and you wonder
Read more.Jim Cooper in the July Harbor Style
July 8, 2014
Preserving the Environment for future generations. Click here to download a copy of the article. Thank you to Harbor Style
Read more.LBC’s Major Role in the May 2014 – Kids Classic Tarpon Fishing Event
July 8, 2014
by Captain Sandy Melvin It is an honor and a pleasure for me to mention the significant role LBC played
Read more.Wildflower Preserve Bird Checklist
July 5, 2014
Thanks to ongoing monthly bird surveys by Abbie Banks, Don Rippeon, Tom Duch and Gayle Duch, we have completed a
Read more.Plant It and the Bugs Will Come
July 5, 2014
Two years ago with the help of NRCS we planted five acres of native N American
Read more.A Strange Moth at the Post Office
July 2, 2014
Another example of how the naturalist may find something interesting wherever he/she is. At the post office I noticed this
Read more.A Naturalist Visits Utah
June 24, 2014
Modern day families are often widely dispersed so visits involve travel to unfamiliar territory and the opportunity to experience
Read more.Wetlands Are at Risk in Charlotte County
June 20, 2014
By: Percy Angelo The Charlotte County Commissioners are considering a major rewrite of their Comprehensive Plan which would eliminate most
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