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Stephen Birchard
- Feb 28, 2023
- 3 min
Bald Eagles Are Nature's Rocky Balboa
After getting knocked down, they rallied.
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Stephen Birchard
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
Rethinking the Suburban Lawn
We can repurpose our yards to be more earth friendly.
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Stephen Birchard
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
A Large Flower, A Small Restaurant, and a Country at War: What Do They Have in Common?
#standwithukraine
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Dr. Ron Bright
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Deadly Shrike Strikes!
The shrike is a smallish bird compared to the usual raptor, yet one that displays raptor-like qualities in predation.
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Stephen Birchard
- Mar 5, 2022
- 2 min
Amaryllis: A Harbinger of Spring
They symbolize pride, strength, and determination.
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Stephen Birchard
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
One of Nature's Annual Displays: Sandhill Cranes Visit Indiana
Sandhill Cranes stopover in Northern Indiana on their way to Florida for the winter.
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Stephen Birchard
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
“We are Stardust”: How the iron in our blood came from the fiery furnaces of the cosmos.
The elements in our bodies were formed billions of years ago in distant stars of the universe.
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Stephen Birchard
- Aug 25, 2021
- 5 min
Fly Fishing for Bass on Koteewi Lake
Whoever designed this little aquatic oasis understood nature, and fishing
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Dr. Ron Bright
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
Mockingbird: Midnight Crooner
The mockingbird is friendly, playful, full of good vibes, humorous, and melodious.
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Stephen Birchard
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Sing On, Cicadas!
This is Brood X of the 17 year cicadas.
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Stephen Birchard
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Nature Quiz
Here's a short T/F quiz for our readers. Let us know how you did!
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Stephen Birchard
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Earth Day 2021!
A celebration of Earth Day 2021
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Dr. Ron Bright
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
Name a Bird That Exemplifies Onomatopoeia: Hint - its initials are WPW
Some words in the English language fascinate me. I have my favorites based on the sound and texture these words create when you utter...
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Rick Scheflen
- Apr 8, 2021
- 6 min
Dog or Cat Person: Which one are you?
I have always loved dogs, but once you have learned to love cats, I believe you can never go back.
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Stephen Birchard
- Apr 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Healing Power of Pets: New research confirms dogs and cats help us live healthier, longer lives.
Pets lower our blood pressure and heart rate, make us more active, less anxious, and less depressed.
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Rick Scheflen
- Mar 27, 2021
- 7 min
His Name Was "Rebel"
It occurs to me that he was not just a dog, but perhaps my best friend ever.
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Stephen Birchard
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
My Nomination for Woman of the Century: Biologist Rachel Carson. Here's Why . . .
Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" changed the world.
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Marvin Olmstead
- Mar 8, 2021
- 6 min
Oregon Is Made For Nature Lovers
Blue skies with high wispy clouds and an inviting road of water lay before of you.
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Stephen Birchard
- Mar 3, 2021
- 6 min
Monarch Butterflies Are In Trouble: Can we help them?
As a species, monarch butterflies are fighting for their life.
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