Tag Archives: conservation

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio glaucus) Delightfully, I’ve been seeing lots of Tiger Swallowtails lately! Here in New England, Tiger Swallowtails are one of our largest and most beautiful butterflies. There are abundant sources of food for both larva and adults, so this … Continue reading →

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Bird Families

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology‘s All About Birds webcams are a fascinating way to get up close and personal views into the lives of amazing raptors. The Hellgate Osprey nest in Missoula, Montana shows a lot of human activity in the … Continue reading →

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Bring Back The Monarchs

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Does your yard provide good habitat for wildlife? Although my town has acres of wild land and most of us here have seen wild animals roaming through our yards, nationwide 6,000 acres of wild land are being lost every day … Continue reading →

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Snowy Owls

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Eliza Waters

The Northern U.S. is in the middle of a considerable Snowy Owl invasion (they are appearing in more southerly locations across the U.S. as well). Read more about the sightings and what may be causing them in this article written by … Continue reading →

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Tall Weeds

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Tall weedy seed heads provide valuable food for wintering birds. Consider leaving your weeds for winter wildlife. reposted from YardMap click here for good garden perennials to plant for birds

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Our Task

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Eliza Waters

“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein

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Help the Monarch Butterfly

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Eliza Waters

After a record low year for monarchs we can’t help but think about what positive actions we can take to support this dramatic butterfly’s population. One easy thing: Plant some milkweed. Right around NOW is the perfect time to do … Continue reading →

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Before You Complain

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Eliza Waters
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Laundry Meditation

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Eliza Waters

As far back as I can remember our laundry has hung to dry on a clothesline. To some, it’s rather quaint and old-fashioned, but to me there is something reassuringly domestic about seeing clothes hung in the sun or flapping … Continue reading →

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Environmentally safe rodent control

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Eliza Waters
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