With the continuing rain, the fall mushroom season is progressing rapidly. A good place to start looking for wild mushrooms is in your yard and pastures. There are numerous interesting species that grow in grass. Here are a few of … Continue reading →
White nose syndrome is caused by a fungus that’s decimating bat populations. It slowly weakens the animals until they die of starvation. It kills about 85 per cent to 99.9 per cent of bats in affected hibernacula. It was first … Continue reading →
Submitted by Gary Hunt This article is from last summer but we are seeing it again in our region. In spite of the extreme heat we have been experiencing, mushrooms continue to appear in our surrounding forested areas. North-facing slopes … Continue reading →
A recent article by Colin Purrington explains 11 flaws encountered in commercially made houses intended for mason bees. 1. Nesting blocks, tubes, reeds are not removable Glued nesting materials is the number one reason why most commercial bee hotesl can … Continue reading →
