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Wood Turtle

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 1, Spring 2006 By Nicole Hamilton The wood turtle got its name because each segment of its

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Protecting Wetlands

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat, Habitat Herald, Habitat Restoration

Vol. 11 Issue 1, Spring 2006 By Jeff Wolinski What are wetlands, why are they important, and how do we

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Water Boatman

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 1, Spring 2006 By Nicole Hamilton Water boatmen (Hemiptera: Corixdae) are considered beneficial insects. They are small,

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Cardinal Flower

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Native Plants

Vol. 11 Issue 1, Spring 2006 By Nicole Hamilton Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a native, annual wetland plant that

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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Nicole Hamilton Most of us are familiar with the Gray Squirrel that visits

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Family Activities for Winter

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Youth & Family

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Joe Midolo This winter, don’t forget about our furry and feathered little friends.

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Feed the Birds

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Bonnie Eaton A well-stocked feeder is an excellent way to invite birds into

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The More the Merrier: In Winter, the Birds Flock Together

Posted by Steve Allen Birds, Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Bonnie Eaton Down through the ages, in cultures around the world, to see

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Springtails

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Nicole Hamilton Exploring nature in winter can expose us to some new creatures

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Spicebush

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Native Plants

Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Nicole Hamilton Spicebush is a wonderful shrub often found growing wild in damp

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