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| Grow native plants to use for medicinal purposes |
Next Saturday, Sept. 11, come to the Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road in Prescott, to learn about gathering, cultivating and using native plants as supplements to one's medicine chest.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Monsoon storm survival for wild birds |
I am frequently asked, "Where do birds go during bad weather?" First, I would like to comment that wild birds seem to have a built-in barometer.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Agencies release threatened frogs near Payson, Camp Verde |
The Arizona wilderness became a bit more populated with native frogs this week thanks to a team of biologists from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the Phoenix Zoo's Conservation Center.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Extreme birding in Southeastern Arizona - Part III |
I awoke early Wednesday morning and broke down my campsite before the sun even had a chance to break over the horizon. When I camp, as soon as the birds start singing, I am up and going, as there are birds to see!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Tasty ways to eat your veggies |
With wonderful farmers markets all around our area, a recent visit inspired me to share "veggie" recipes with you since they are at their delicious peak now. Since many of you also grow your own each summer, maybe these are some new ones to add to your favorites.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| A farewell and fragrant landscapes |
It's no secret that Lisa and I love animals, especially our dogs. That's why the past few days have been tough for us to get through.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| New Groom Creek Horse Camp pavilion honors Cathy Hubbard |
In the early 1980s, Cathy Hubbard at last realized her dream of opening a horse camp in the ponderosa pines near Groom Creek, some 6-1/2 miles south of Prescott off Senator Highway.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Upper Verde topic of meeting |
The wild and scenic status for the Upper Verde River is the topic of the Williamson Valley Community Organization monthly meeting on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Kayak raffle to support 'Wander the Wild' auction |
Manzanita Outdoor, 1841 E. Highway 69 in Prescott, has joined the list of supporters for the Highlands Center for Natural History's second annual "Wander the Wild" banquet and live auction.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Black Canyon Trail meeting Thursday |
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is conducting a public meeting Thursday about the Black Canyon Trail.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Extreme birding in southeastern Arizona part II - Birding in paradise |
On Tuesday, I began my day by visiting the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park - a fancy name for its wastewater facility. It may sound strange to purposefully go to a sewage pond to bird, but in the desert, where there is water, there are birds. I added several species to my trip list, including both yellow-headed and red-winged blackbirds, lazuli bunting, American coot and common moorhen.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Fee waived Saturday, Sunday at Prescott National Forest day-use spots
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Prescott National Forest will waive the $5 fee at all of its day-use facilities this Saturday and Sunday in celebration of the start to the new school year.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Rim country residents help keep Tonto Natural Bridge State Park open
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Arizona State Parks Executive Director Renée Bahl announced this past Friday that Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson will not close this September because of the financial support from the towns of Star Valley and Payson, as well as the Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Extreme birding in southeastern Arizona |
Last week I made a quick dash to my favorite birding destination - the Sky Islands of Southeastern Arizona. The purpose of my trip was to hand-deliver a new style of hummingbird feeder to birding lodges and bed and breakfast facilities catering to birders.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Game and Fish Commission removes Roosevelt Lake fish size limit |
At its meeting this past week in Phoenix, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission decided to lift the slot limit, which prevents anglers from keeping fish within a certain size limit, at Roosevelt Lake starting Aug. 17.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Central figure in Macho B incident to pay $8,000 fine |
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission this past Friday levied a civil assessment of $8,000 against Emil McCain of Patagonia for the prohibited take of an endangered jaguar.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Fave cave: State park officials urge Arizonans to vote for Kartchner Caverns in 'Live Positively' contest |
Arizonans have an opportunity to help their State Parks win $100,000 by participating online in the "Live Positively: America's Favorite Park Program" that the Coca-Cola bottling company is sponsoring.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| 'Run for the Creeks' seeks to reconnect residents with outdoors |
In an effort to respond to President Obama's call in the America's Great Outdoors Initiative, Prescott Creeks Preservation Association is once again sponsoring "Run for the Creeks" Aug. 28 at Willow Lake Park.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Towhee species abound in the Prescott area |
Each day, as I take my early morning walk, I listen to the abundance of wild birds singing as they herald the arrival of a new day. In my neighborhood, two of the more abundant species I hear singing are Spotted and Canyon Towhees.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Game and Fish offers second chance for fall hunting permits |
On Monday, the Arizona Game and Fish Department began making available more than 5,500 hunting permits that were left over from its fall drawing/lottery process on a first-come, first-served basis by mailed application only.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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