oving Boxes and Oversized Cardboard Whether you relocated from across the country, moved a kid home from college, or just received delivery of a new flat screen TV, dealing with the cardboard boxes are no problem! Your curbside solid waste services through Waste Management provide a special pick-up day each month for recycling oversized and […]
Winter months can be tough on our feathered friends. Cold temperatures require them to eat more in order to stay warm, water sources can freeze over, and nuts, berries and insects can be difficult to find. We’ve created the following tips so you can help backyard birds survive this winter. Choosing a Feeder Easy to
It’s Fall! Time for cool mornings and pumpkin spice everything. And, while nothing says fall like fallen leaves, sometimes they can feel like a bombardment. If you’re thinking there’s got to be a better way to deal with those leaves than hauling bag after bag to the curb, you’re right. Here are three things to
Superhero crime fighters, blood-sucking vampires, quirky animated characters, and quintessential fixtures of Halloween décor; these creatures of the night are thoroughly intertwined in American pop culture. Yet, these cultural characterizations often lead to misunderstanding, fear and certainly under appreciation of these flying mammals. Let’s dive into how bats really are heroes of the night. Fast Facts
One glance at their sharp teeth, hard scales, and impressive size may be enough to transport you right back to the time of the dinosaurs. Believe it or not, these prehistoric-looking creatures are occasionally found in our local waterways (typically near Spring Creek). They can also be found throughout the southern part of the United
The Aztecs called them turtle rabbits. German settlers called them armored pigs. Some Southerners refer to them as opossums on the half-shell or Texas speed bumps. Whatever you call them, they are the official small mammal of Texas!
Whoooo’s ready to learn about our nocturnal birds of prey?
Check out the latest Creature Feature from Environmental Services.
Do you see the occasional wren or cardinal in your back yard?
What about hummingbirds, bluebirds or woodpeckers?
Making your yard inviting to birds is simple!
Keep reading for 5 steps that will bring more birds to your yard this fall.
The EPA reports that 10% of households have a leak!
If you’re not aware of your regular household water use, then you might not even realize that you are wasting water.
Keep reading to find out how to check for leaks and common water wasters around your home.
What would get you to wear repellent? Or maybe a better question is, why don’t you?
If you’re one of the lucky few who don’t seem to be bothered by mosquitoes, then the other 99% envy you.
Maybe you live with someone who is a “mosquito magnet”? If so, keep reading to learn how to we can all Fight the Bite this summer.
