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Sarett Songbird: September – December 2022

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Sarett Songbird: May – August 2022

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Sarett Sondbird: January – April 2022

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September – December 2021 Announcements

MEMORIALS:  Donations were made in loving memory of Joe Collins, Anita Ann Haran, Richard Howard, Peg McCallister, and Jackie Taglia. 2021 Membership Renewals: The third quarter membership renewal reminders went out at the end of…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Wildfire Smoke

If you’ve noticed hazy sunsets and a misty moon the last few weeks, it isn’t just because of the recent humidity spike. Believe it or not, wildfire smoke from the west coast wildfires have reached…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Fireflies

Fourth of July fireworks may be over, but nature’s lightshow is happening right outside our doors. Fireflies, or lightning bugs are lighting up the dusk skies in forest edges, meadows, and Fireflies aren’t flies, but…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Daddy Longlegs

Daddy longlegs, often mistaken for a spider, are in a family of animals called harvestmen. They are an order of arachnids called Opiliones with almost 7,000 species worldwide. Unlike spiders they only have one pill-like…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Turtle Crossing

Why did the turtle cross the road?  To get to the other side!  Turtles will soon be making appearances on roads, driveways and yards.  They are not lost; they are on a mission to lay…continue reading

Nature Notebook – Butterfly Facts

The Butterfly House is full of butterflies! Here are some fun factoids to enhance your visit: The longwing family of butterflies (including the Julias, zebra longwings and Gulf fritillary) has learned to dissolve pollen for…continue reading

May – August 2021 Announcements

MEMORIALS: Donations were made in loving memory of Chuck Adams, Karen Bock, Sara (Sally) Carlson, Donald L. Garnett, James Lechenet, Lois Pearce, August Pupedis, Cleo Hansen Ruppel, Charles Rollinger, & Adele Schultz. HONORARIUMS: Donations were…continue reading