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Want to help the birds and bees? Grow native plants and trees in your yard

1/26/2021

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Bill Hines has always been a fan of plants and shrubs that grow in these parts of south Louisiana, so much so that he's brought many home to his own Baton Rouge backyard. As a Boy Scout, he was constantly studying Louisiana's native trees and shrubs, getting a first-class education from LSU Hilltop Arboretum founder Emory Smith, a good friend of Hines's father. “We used to accompany (Smith) every now and then on his scavenger trips for plants,” Hines said...
Read the full article about native plants and LNPS Louisiana Certified Habitats



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Yes, that is a coyote you saw in your neighborhood. Here's how to keep it at bay

1/12/2021

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“Warning: Coyote spotted in neighborhood.” You've probably seen such alerts pop up on Facebook or your neighborhood web page. People are catching sight of the wily animals because the young ones are on the move. “This time of year, it’s easier to see coyotes because it’s dispersal season,” said Amy Shutt, director of The Canid Project, a nonprofit fox and coyote rehab and educational collective based in Louisiana... Read the full article by Louisiana Master Naturalist Colette Dean in the Advocate
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These gifts are sure to get your kids up off the couch and into the great outdoors

11/30/2020

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Whether you're trying to foster an appreciation of nature in your kids or just want to get them up off the couch, there's some great gifts that will entice your youngsters to leave the screens and head outdoors to explore. These ideas come from several members of Louisiana Master Naturalists. “Cameras are always a nice gift to encourage people of all ages to take photos of the things they see," said Erin Bryan.. Read more in the Baton Rouge Advocate
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What a beauty! Rare, 'once-in-a-year' hummingbird spotted in Baton Rouge backyard

11/9/2020

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In early November, Gail Suberbielle thought it was time to take down the hummingbird feeder in her Baton Rouge backyard. Then, she spied a hummingbird buzzing nearby, so she refilled it and left it up. Not long after, she saw a flash of blue at the feeder, causing her to run for her camera. That bird was nothing like those that usually swooped in for a sip of the sweet nectar. Suberbielle tried to identify the bird using her photos and online apps but failed...
Read the full article in the Advocate
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Don't squish that spider. It's killing off those other bugs you hate

10/26/2020

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You're likely seeing spiders everywhere these days — and we're not talking about those giant Halloween decorations. “Most of our annual species hatch in the spring and spend the summer mating and eating," said Aimée Thomas, a spider biologist. "This is the time of year where they reach maturity and are at the peak of development.” But don't stomp (or scream) just yet...
Read the full article in the Advocate
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