In response to my earlier post on Wild Parsnip, Wild Parsnip - Another Non-Native Look-Alike, I got an e-mail from Wild Ones friend Tim Lewis who reminded me about the Parsnip Predator. Tim wrote, "I have this tool and I use it to sever the roots of small trees, dig up some sturdy plants and to dig … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Lawsuit Challenges Elimination of Incidental Take Protections for Birds
The post which follows is reprinted in part from the July 2018 Wisconservation, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation's monthly newsletter. A coalition of national environmental groups filed litigation on May 24, 2018 "National Audubon Society v. Department of the Interior, in the Southern District … [Read more...]
Wild Parsnip – Another Non-Native Look-Alike
Last week I wrote about Goutweed and how it looks so much like Golden Alexander (Goutweed vs Golden Alexander). I wanted to follow that article with a post about Wild Parsnip, another non-native noxious weed that looks like Golden Alexander. There are several subtle differences, however. … [Read more...]
Today is National Tequila Day
I just became aware that today, July 24th, is National Tequila Day. I couldn't find anything about how it came to be, but apparently it is. So, here's to tequila! One of my favorite alcoholic beverages. Donna's Margaritas 1 can frozen limeade 3 cans water 2 cans gold tequila … [Read more...]
Establishing and Maintaining Native Meadows Podcast July 24th
I had the pleasure of hearing Larry Weaner speak many years ago when I was still pretty much of a novice with natural landscaping and native plants, so I am pleased to learn he will be part of a podcast on Establishing and Maintaining Native Meadows in the Eastern USA on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at … [Read more...]
Small Scholarships
Do you have a child who needs some financial assistance toward college. Here's a small scholarship offered by StudySoup which might work for them. The Future Innovator Scholarship for $1000 requires the outstanding student to have accomplished a humanitarian achievement. "Be a Knight, Make an … [Read more...]