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Creature Feature: Raccoons

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.

What do mosquitoes DO all winter?

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?

Create Rich Compost Using Thanksgiving Kitchen Scraps

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.

Bird is the word

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.

Give a hoot

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?

Just in time for Halloween: vampires, zombies and other ghoulish bugs.

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.

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!

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