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Rain gardens are simple landscaping features used to slow, collect, infiltrate and filter storm water. They offer a great way to turn a landscape “problem” into a real benefit. Rain gardens are planted areas—best added to a low lying area that collects rain water—that include deep-rooted native plants and grasses that are designed to thrive […]
Birding is a super-fun activity that can be enjoyed in your own backyard, involving the whole family. Learn about the birds that call The Woodlands home year-round, and those that migrate through in spring and fall.
Contrary to popular myth, there is only one native vegetable from America. And it’s as pretty in the garden as it is on your dinner table.
Fungi are fascinating–and there are hundreds of species that grow in our forests. Enjoy the out-of-doors and see how many you can find.
Are you ready to go all out with a backyard pest prevention plan? Before you drop a bunch of cash, know the pros and cons of the most common methods.
Showy yellow daisy-like flowers that draw in hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees makes this low maintenance native a great addition to any garden. Discover how to grow oxeye sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) for water-wise blooms all summer long on impressive plants reaching 3 to 6 feet tall.
The Asian Tiger mosquito is an active, day-time biter that breeds readily in water-filled items around our homes. Guest blogger and EfTA Intern, Melissa Birdwell, shares her original artwork to inspire and educate in honor of Mosquito Awareness Week. Read on for tiger-control tips.
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 those cardboard boxes is no problem! Read on to schedule FREE curbside pickup in 2 easy steps…
[Blog Post by Ann Hall, Environmental Education Specialist, ahall@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov] Vegetable trimmings, egg shells, fruit cores and peelings frequently are ground by the waste disposal or tossed into the garbage bin. Did you know that you can re-use all of these materials to create rich, handmade compost in your own back yard? Creating compost is as
Look Out for Litter is in full swing and it’s not too late to join the party! The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department encourages you to get your kids and teens fired up about litter and become a part of the 30th anniversary of the Don’t Mess With Texas campaign by keeping our community trash-free and beautiful!
