Proper Christmas Tree Disposal
As the holiday season comes to an end you may have noticed your real Christmas tree looking a little ragged and dry. Instead of putting your tree out to the curb, where it’ll take up space in our crowded landfills, perhaps you can use it on your property. There are many ways your dead tree can be utilized, let’s take a look at the most conservation minded options. Shelter for Backyard Wildlife You can leave the tree right in its stand, and set it out in the yard for the rest
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
As we begin to think about putting our gardens to bed for winter, think about the winter habits of our friends the pollinators. Although...
Turtles of Butler County
It’s that time of year when we can see turtles basking in the sun. If you have a pond, or hike at a wetland area such as Gilmore Ponds Metropark, perhaps you will be lucky enough to spot some. Here is some helpful information to assist you with the identification of the shelled critters that you find. Aquatic: Common Musk These tiny turtles, reaching only 3-4.5” in size, look very plain, with the skin and shell often being similar in color. They have a ridge along the length
