Nature
Ten Essentials for a Day Hike
Fall is a great time to get out and hike in New England where I live. The landscape is gorgeous, the air is crisp and scenic views are now revealed through leafless branches.
No matter where or when you hike, there are some basic necessities you shou [read more...]
Dinosaurs Take over the Zilker Botanical Gardens
These days a stroll through the Zilker Botanical Gardens could lead to an encounter with a small herd of Bambiraptors, dinosaurs with feathered wings similar to a turkey. The word “raptor” means thief and these little creatures, named after the Di [read more...]
How About Your Garden? Do You Make Your On Compost?
Composting is a method of waste treatment which varies in complexity, from the humble garden compost “heap”, to the new breed of highly engineered municipal commercial composting facilities designed to reduce the quantity of organic waste sent to l [read more...]
Swimming Holes Around Austin
Trying to come up with things to do with out of town visitors in the height of summer? The Austin area offers a wide variety of activities to entertain even the most difficult audience. During the summer months, your primary goal will be trying to stay cool, [read more...]
Winterize Your Wild Birds
There’s a touch of fall in the air. The days are shorter and the nights cooler. For those living in places where the leaves put on a spectacular show of color, it’s a sure sign that winter isn’t far away. Wild birds are beginning to prepare f [read more...]
Biodiversity Hot Spots and What Threatens Them
Almost every region of the world has at least one biodiversity hotspot, with a worldwide total of 34 mapped and recorded. These hotspots contain our richest biological treasures, but are the most at risk from human and natural abuses.
A biodiversity hot [read more...]
Are You A Nature Helper? Try Composting!
Composting is the natural breakdown by microbes of organic material to a dark, loose and “earth-like” substance. Composting is a simple, natural, and nearly effortless method for recycling yard trimmings, such as leaves and grass, into a wonderf [read more...]
Critical Steps to Take When a Hurricane Warning is Issued
The National Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Warning when a Tropical Storm or Hurricane is expected to strike your area within the next 24 hours.
When a Hurricane Warning is posted there are several important steps to take immediately to ensure your [read more...]
Wind Power is Part of the Solution for US Energy Needs
Wind power has been an effective energy source for nearly twenty years. At the end of 2007, worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was over 100 gigawatts. It accounts for upwards of 19% of electricity production in countries like Denmark.
What is [read more...]
Building Birdhouses And Nest Boxes For Cavity-Nesting Birds
Birds need protective cover just like people need the shelter of a house. With more and more destruction of their natural habitat, many birds are having trouble finding places to nest. By providing nesting boxes or birdhouses you will encourage birds to raise [read more...]
