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Spiders: Creepy or eight-legged heroes?

Do spiders give you the creeps? You’re not alone; many folks find them scary, with about 33% of people suffering from arachnophobias. Maybe it stems ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:00 pm

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Plant it, and they will come

Imagine no baby birds or foxes or bears. It’s pretty simple. Wildlife needs good habitat to survive and native plants are a critical part of ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:00 am

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Skunks: Yellowjacket slayers

Have you ever thought much about skunks? Probably not. They seem forgotten until that dreadful smell hits you. In a weird way, their smell connects ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Thursday, August 3, 2023 8:00 am

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What’s living under Dale’s studio?

The leaves next to Dale’s studio are rustling. “Cool, it must be our resident black snake,” I thought to myself. A tiny nose pokes around ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:00 am

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A box turtle rescue

After a long day of adding some native flowers to our garden, we decided to finish planting the last few freshly dug holes in the ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:04 pm

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The wonder of fireflies

Watching fireflies glow in the backyard makes my heart sing. Fond memories of catching them in jars and watching them blink until we carefully ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Friday, April 21, 2023 4:58 pm

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Black Bears are smarter than you think

Every time I see a black bear wander through our property, my heart skips a beat, and I’m in complete awe. How do they survive ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:34 am

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The wondrous birds of North Carolina

One of the joys of living in the foothills is watching our numerous birds. And not just watching them. Listening to them! What glorious sounds ... Read more

by Loti Woods, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:43 am

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Bees and their superpowers

Did you know when a honeybee stings you, it usually dies? And that it’s always a female bee that stings? So, the honeybee really doesn’t ... Read more