Six Degrees of Separation Between Your Lawn Mower and Mosquitoes
Big changes can start with small actions. Learn how simple household chores can help fight mosquitoes as we play ‘Six degrees of separation’ in this week’s blog.
Under Dark of Night
The only mammals capable of flying, bats are fascinating creatures that are often underappreciated. These 5 facts about bats offer just a glimpse into their world. Learn more at the upcoming Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture Series on September 12, 2019.
Mosquito-Proof Your Patio Part II
Check out these three easy steps to make your patio a favorite place to relax this summer. Say good-bye to mosquitoes and hello to backyard fun.
Is your water running?
Time for a little friendly competition. Take the pledge to turn off your irrigation system this winter for the Water Wise Village Challenge and earn cash for your Village scholarship fund. Read on to learn how you can reduce your water use around the house and take action today!
Mosquito-Proof Your Patio Part I
Relax on your patio this summer and follow these 3 easy steps to prevent mosquitoes from ruining your backyard fun.
Giant Coneflower: Taking your garden to new heights
Growing more than 6’ tall, giant coneflowers add a pop of color to any garden. These oversized beauties attract a variety of pollinators, are low maintenance and disease resistant. Learn more about these native plants and plan to add to your fall garden.
TURF WAR: THE BATTLE BETWEEN INVASIVE AND NATIVE PLANTS
Elephant ears, nandina, air potato vines. These plants thrive in our warm, humid climate and can be found throughout The Woodlands. But did you know that these are invasive plants that will aggressively take over native plants and flowers which provide food and shelter for pollinators?
Beat the heat with Bluebells
Upright, showy blue to purple bell shaped blooms set this Texas native apart. Found on prairies across Texas, this once prevalent flower thrives near creek beds, streams and rain gardens. Read on for more about this pollinator magnet that blooms all summer starting in June.
Smarter About Water: 4 steps to protect our watershed
You wouldn’t want to swim in dog waste, but that’s what is happening when we’re taking a dip in most of the waterbodies in our region. Find out four simple actions each one of us can take that will make a real difference for water quality in our region.
Monarchs on the move
It’s now in early spring when the eastern monarchs descend from the oyamel firs and move northward through Texas, allowing us to re-appreciate their beauty and marvel at their incredible stamina, navigational abilities, and the unique spectacle that is the monarch migration. Once 700 million strong, monarch populations have crashed by 85% or more. Find out why, and how you can create a safe haven in your yard for these vibrant visitors.