Farming/Nature
Turtle Travels…vrooom!
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The warmer months in New England are turtle season, when the slow-moving reptiles cross the road, often in search of a mate or a nesting spot.
Farming/Nature
How Do You Say Good-bye to a Tree?
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For years, this mighty oak, most likely over 200 years old, has been the backdrop for the historic white barn built by George Hendee in 1914 at Hilltop Farm on Mapleton Ave.
Farming/Nature
Single Use Plastics – What You Can Do
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The plastic-free movement is being adopted by a number of cities and areas around the world, joining others in the plastic-free movement.
Farming/Nature
Bumblebees Buzz On
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Back when the kids were still living under our roof, for much of the spring we would have a bumblebee that would fly back and forth in front of our house close to the windows. We nicknamed her Babbity Bumble.
Farming/Nature
Perseids Meteor Shower
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The Perseids Meteor Shower will peak on the night of Aug 11 (approximately 11p.m.) until about an hour before dawn on August 12.
Farming/Nature
A Flight of Swallows
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Rough-winged swallows line up over the Windsor Locks Canal Trail.
Farming/Nature
Water, Water, Anywhere
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As I write this, a mourning dove is taking a sip from a puddle in our driveway. His red legs look sharp against the water, and he seems to be really enjoying this impromptu water hole.