Creature Feature: Squirrels
If you’re NUTS about squirrels, be sure to read the latest Creature Feature from the Environmental Services Department.
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Creature Feature: Skunks
Q: Have you heard the joke about the skunk?
A: Nevermind – it really stinks!
Yes, skunks are infamous for their scent but there’s more to these black and white creatures than their odor.
Get to know our native skunks in the latest Creature Feature from Environmental Services.
Backyard Mothing: Easy, Enjoyable and Exciting
It’s National Moth Week. Celebrate by spending some time observing moths in your backyard. You might be surprised by the variety of color and size you find.
Read the latest article from Environmental Services and learn how simple and fun ‘mothing’ can be.
Creature Feature: Coyotes
Did you spend Saturday mornings watching a road runner outwit a coyote time after time?
Maybe you felt a little sad for Wile E., watching him use an unlimited supply of ACME products for years on end without success.
Entertaining but not a very accurate depiction, right? In the real world, coyotes ARE the victor. As urban areas continue to expand, coyotes have managed to increase their population while adapting to life in cities across North America. Read more about urban coyotes in the latest Creature Feature.
Creature Feature: Venomous Snakes
That’ssss right. The latest Creature Features is all about venomous snakes. Read on to learn more about these missss-understood creatures and what you can do if you encounter one.
Explore the world without leaving your backyard
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.
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.
Creature Feature: Feral Hogs
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.
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?