Local Ag Agent Said Planting All Clear Due This Week
Have we reached the point where you are safe to plant new pieces in your yard and garden? Pickett County Extension Agent Billy Garrett said by the end of this week, you should be good to go. But Garrett said you still have to be mindful of chilly nights across the region. “There’s some people […]
Declining Butterfly Population Could Impact Entire Ecosystem
A new Journal Science study said butterfly populations have dropped some 22 percent across 554 recorded species nationwide. Entomologist Karla Addesso said factors like urbanization, insecticide use, and climate shifts over time have contributed to the decline. Addesso said the decline could cause a trickle down effect to other species. “Every little animal out there […]
Christmas Trees Can Provide Bird And Fish Habitats Once Discarded
The presents are gone and the ornaments are up, but what should you do with that live Christmas tree? If you do not want to trash it, Van Buren County Ag Extension Director Chris Binkley said the foliage has many other uses that can benefit nature. “Christmas trees make a nice bird habitat,” Binkley said. […]
Center Hill Lake Offering Junior Ranger Program With Limited Availability
School is around the corner, however there is still an opportunity for up and coming fourth graders to get outdoors at Center Hill Lake. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said the Junior Ranger Program will take up to 10 kids on trail walks. There they can learn more about nature and even take an inside tour […]
