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Why Keystone?
The gopher tortoise is a keystone species because as many as 350 species depend on the burrow of the tortoise for its own home and...
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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You Too Can Hunt Nurdles!
Unlike snipes you might have been told to hunt as a kid, there are such things as nurdles. These tiny pieces of plastic are deadly for...
Jul 1, 20201 min read
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Wasp Reality!
Although we've removed wasps nests on our front porch time and again, they keep coming back, so not long ago we moved a tomato plant to...
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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June is National Pollinator Month!
Without pollinators we wouldn't have many of the foods we enjoy on a daily basis (like coffee!). If you're not already doing so,...
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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Free Courses for You!
Recently, we created three short courses for Saint Leo University-"Backyard Birding," "From Pantry to Garden: Planting Dried Beans," and...
May 6, 20201 min read
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Fantastic Fungi
April 21, 2020 was Fantastic Fungi Earth Day, in case you missed it, while Fungi Day was actually celebrated March 26, 2020. Back in...
Apr 23, 20201 min read
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Earth Day 2020
April 22nd marks Earth Day's 50th year of life. The movement launched numerous environmental improvements in the United States,...
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Flight of the Hummingbird
Our thanks to Haida artist and film maker Chris Auchter. Chris has been an amazing supporter of our work and he also provided a link to...
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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Better Bunting Photos
As promised, we have captured additional photos of our four Painted Buntings. Enjoy.
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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"A-Bunting We Will Go"
This play on Thomas Arne's 1777 folk song notes our confirmation that we have at least one and perhaps even a family of Painted Bunting...
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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The Impact of Elderberries on Viruses
In 2019, ScienceDaily published a study from Australia that confirmed the timeless indigenous knowledge that elderberries had positive...
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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Great Day at Chinsegut!!
The Chinsegut (chin-SEE-gut) Wildlife Day turned out to be a successful venture for Chipco Preserve! We shared information about the...
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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Chinsegut Wildlife Day !!
Visit the Chipco Preserve table on March 7, 2020 from 10 AM to 3 PM for games & information.
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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The Center for Biological Diversity
Did you know amphibians have a higher rate of endangerment than any other group of animal? To learn more click here!
Jan 17, 20201 min read
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Earth Day 2020 - Wednesday, April 22
See what Pasco County has in store, here.
Jan 13, 20201 min read
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The Great American Clean-Up is Near
Overview This nationwide annual event takes occurs in March or April. This spring cleanup is sponsored locally by Keep Pasco Beautiful, a...
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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