In June 2015 on this blog site, an article was published, How to Live a Naturally Pest-Free Summer. Yet, summer is not the only time of year when pests are present. Winter, and even late autumn and early spring, have a pest called ice. Ice covers sidewalks, steps, car widows, the windows of your house…
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Did you know the story of Smokey Bear really happened? In 1950, an American black bear cub was found after a particularly bad wildfire in a national forest. A few years later, this bear became the “poster bear” for a campaign to bring awareness of fire safety. His slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires”…
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Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) has a mission to “champion, promote, and provide information on technologies and sustainable agricultural systems that conserve and enhance soil, water, air and wildlife recourses and [that] are productive and profitable.” PROJECT DIRECTOR CHAD WATTS Chad Watts is a Project Director with CTIC. Chad graduated from Purdue Universities Ag School…
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Despite weeks of constant rain and the flooding river, Tippecanoe River State Park came up with alternative plans so all the scheduled events could happen without much disruption. Events such as Building Birdhouses and a wedding were scheduled for Saturday, June 20, but with over a week of heavy rains, the Tippecanoe River crested lest…
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On July 18, 2015 at 7 pm, Tippecanoe River State Park will go Wild About Wildlife with Hoots to Howls and Kim Hoover as she gives a live animal demonstration in the park’s campground. Kim Hoover, president of the nonprofit organization Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehab Inc., gives live animal demonstrations around the state of…
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Indiana has many natural resources, and these resources are in danger. They are in danger from pollution, erosion, and budget cuts. Learning about each location’s conservation efforts, practicing proper waste disposal, joining in on fundraising activities, and spending time enjoying these treasures, can reduce these dangers. This blog site offers articles and links to news and…
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