This week we are stepping outside for some fresh air while we get to know our neighbors. Yep, we’re getting up close and personal with bugs, birds and blooms, in our own backyards, patios and balconies, through the iNaturalist app. We walk you through how to use this great tool in the latest article from the Environmental Services Department.
They move through the dark, quickly and quietly searching for something valuable. Brave enough to come right up to your home and take what they want, then disappear back into the woods before you even know you were targeted. Who are these highly skilled bandits? Read more in the latest Creature Feature.
Parents know EVERYTHING. Well…maybe not everything. We’re here to educate mom and dad on what they need to know about veggies and saving water. Let’s hope they’re not too upset about being ‘wrong’. We don’t want to be grounded this weekend.
Wilbur, Porky, Babe and Piglet might come to mind when you think of famous pigs. But a number of less adored swine are making headlines lately…Feral Hogs. Read the latest article to learn more about this destructive and invasive species.
Meet Andy. Andy is a Woodlands resident making small changes to his yard that are yielding big results. From saving time, water and money to growing valuable resources for wildlife and a healthier lawn, Andy is sharing tips and tricks that you can do too!
It’s the most wonderful time of year. No whining in our ears. No more constant itching from a bite. No more hiding indoors. So enjoy these short-lived, mosquito free days while we have them and be sure to read the latest post to learn what do mosquitoes DO all winter?
If you find yourself staring at a mountain of kitchen scraps this week, it must mean one thing…you hosted Thanksgiving this year. Put those bits and pieces to work and turn them into dark, rich compost! Read the latest blog and be sure to attend the next FREE compost class on December 7, 2019.
More than 600 species of birds have been spotted in Texas. How many can you identify? Check out the latest Environmental Services blog for tips on how to step up your bird watching skills.
Many things can be found hiding in the dark forests on nights like these. Something rustles in the darkness, a rush a wind across your back and the cold chill of being watched from a distance…is this a Halloween nightmare come to life? No, you’re not being hunted, but something is. But who is the hunter?
Halloween is just a few weeks away and many of us will be scaring ourselves silly with stories about ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Maybe you don’t believe in these monsters but what about the spooky creatures that do exist? Come learn about the mysterious, the creepy and the crawly bugs that are the real blood suckers, zombies and body snatchers of the world.
