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Vol. 11 Issue 4, Winter 2006 By Joe Midolo Photo by Nicole Hamilton This winter, don’t forget about our furry...

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

Snowbirds—Winter Visitors

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Vol. 10 Issue 3, Fall 2005 By Ginger Walker Loudoun County provides a unique wintering environment for migrating birds. While our...

Welcome Toads into your Garden: Set up a Toad Abode

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Vol. 10 Issue 2, Summer 2005 By Nicole Hamilton Toad houses are a fun addition to the garden. Photo by...

Help Our Local Amphibians

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By Nicole Hamilton Go Natural Fertilizers can cause caustic burns which kill salamanders, frogs and toads. Homeowners and land managers...

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Vol. 10 Issue 1, Spring 2005 By Nicole Hamilton “Nature, wild nature, dwells in gardens just as she dwells in...

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Inviting Wildlife Into Your Garden: A Sheltered Space

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Saving Nature: Why?

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