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Would you BEE mine? Could you BEE mine? Won’t you BEE my neighbor?
Take a note from Mr. Rogers and do the neighborly thing for pollinators and build your very own bee house.
Wildlife
Creature Feature: Opossums
Let me introduce you to some of my neighbors: Jack, Jill and Joey
You may have met them before – especially if you enjoy going for walks at night, climbing trees or rummaging through trash bins.
Strange sounding neighbors! But they are great to have around. Find out why in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
Mother (Nature) Knows Best
Have you found a baby bird out of its nest or a fawn left alone in the woods?
Before you jump into action to rescue these adorable creatures, read this guide on how to care for abandoned wildlife. And you might just find out that the little one doesn’t need rescuing after all!
These pollinators aren’t winning any beauty contests
Butterflies and bumblee bees are beautiful. Of course they are!
But, what about the often overlooked pollinators? The ones we may be mistaking for garden pests, when they are actually just as valuable as bees and butterflies.
Get familiar with these less known pollinators in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services.
Creature Feature: Great Egret
Easy to spot, these large, majestic birds effortlessly soar through the sky, rays of sunlight reflecting off their bright white feathers.
Learn more about the Great Egret in the latest Creature Feature by The Township Environmental Services Department.
Creature Feature: Cormorant
This week we are featuring one of the most unique waterfowl commonly found in The Woodlands.
Able to dive to great depths, fend off predators with its dinner and hold its breath longer than most of us…let me introduce you to the Cormorant.
Get familiar with this feathered friend in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
Backyard Birds Part II
A sharp rise in birdwatching over the past year seems to be more than just a temporary hobby for those suddenly forced to stay home.
Businesses report sales of birdfeed and feeders have increased 45% over the past year and continue to rise as new birders continue to embrace their avian visitors.
And with all those efforts to attract birds to your backyard, you never know who might show up. Read the latest article and find out which unexpected visitors were found in the backyard of one young local birder.
For superior pest control, look to the “web”
Have you noticed more spider webs in your yard or along the pathways?
No, not the fake cobwebs that are part of your neighbors Halloween decorations. We’re talking about the neighborhood friendly spider who keeps your yard free from pests.
That’s right! Spiders are a great addition to your yard and we’re highlighting their many benefits in the latest article from Environmental Services.
How To Help Migrating Birds This Fall
Nutrition plays a major role in a long, healthy life. We all know that hitting the drive-thru day after day will take its toll.
The same is true for birds. The source of their food can determine whether they can make it through winter, a long flight or raise healthy chicks.
And you can help! Read how in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
3 easy ways to help monarchs this fall
Monarchs are on the move, with reports coming in that residents are seeing an increase in sightings from the coast to the hill country.
If you enjoy watching the fall migration, remember there are simple actions you can take to ensure there is a monarch population to enjoy year after year.
Read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department for 3 simple steps to help monarchs this fall.