August is a great time for insect enthusiasts. Insect populations are reaching their peak, and the dog days of summer are upon us. During the day, flowers are abuzz and a-flutter with all types of bees, butterflies and other insects…
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Nature Rambles | Lines of our landscape laid out long ago
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Nature Rambles | Live rust: Folk song of Cedar Waxwing
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Nature Rambles | How to tame Garlic Mustard invasion?
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Nature Rambles | Be on the lookout for first signs of spring
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Each year, as March moves into April, spring tempts us with its erratic presence. One day is 70 degrees and the Cardinals and Song Sparrows are busy singing in the brush. The next day is blanketed with snow and the…
Nature Rambles | Ancient trees key to a land’s legacy
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Nature Rambles | Bird counts can tally more than just what’s flying around
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December and early January was Christmas Bird Count time in Central Illinois. The Peoria Audubon Society coordinates three counts in the region. One in Peoria, one near Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, and another in Chillicothe. The Christmas Bird Count (CBC)…