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The Leopard in Winter

It’s mid-February, in what’s called the “dead” of winter. However, life is very much alive. Much of it is just in rest mode. Black Bears (Ursus americanus), Striped Skunks (Mephitis mephitis) and Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are napping. Fish in lakes and ponds have slowed down and spend a lot of time at the bottom. Also atContinue reading “The Leopard in Winter”

Leaves Are Not Litter

Winter is upon us and it is a snowy day in mid-January, but I can still hear in my mind the roar of leaf blowers that were buzzing as recently as last month. Using leaf blowers and removing leaves in our yards may seem like a good idea, but there are many reasons to rethinkContinue reading “Leaves Are Not Litter”