Have you ever noticed that the numbers and kinds of birds in your yard increase significantly in September and October then again in March and April? Or maybe you saw a strange looking bird in a field, mudflat or flying overhead while driving?…
Dr. Akito Y. Kawahara, Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, lays out eight simple actions that residents can take to encourage biodiversity in your own back yard.
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Neighbor Mary Kay Falconer and I (Donna Legare) both tuned into a fascinating webinar this summer that we are recommending to anyone who is interested in insect biodiversity, particularly moths. The webinar is “Moths: Amazing Insects that Use Ultrasound, Scales and Tails to Combat Hunting Bats at Night” by Dr.…
There is an old saying among gardeners – compost happens! Did you ever stop to think what would become of fallen leaves left beneath a tree if they did not decompose naturally? We would be neck-deep in leaves! Just as with making chili, there are many recipes for making compost – some hot, some mild.…
Betton Hills neighbors continue to enjoy the holiday season each year with a caroling event at Harriman Circle. Bill Jones and a musician new to this event, Wilson Dean, played their guitars and led us through carols known to many of us.…