Week of June 22nd – 28th
Unearth A Story – Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt Unearth A Story invites preschoolers to dig into the wonders beneath their feet through stories, sensory play, and […]
Birds
Week of June 15th – 20th
Little Chicks, Big Stories is a fun and engaging preschool program that introduces young children to the wonderful world of chickens through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on learning. Children will
Week of May 11th-15th
I don’t have any events this week. I am prepping for next week’s events and starting prep for June’s events. I am working up at Cherokee Veteran’s Park this week
Sparrows affected by Pesticides
Neonics caused sparrows to drop a quarter of their body weight in three days. Sparrows eating pesticide laden seeds lost their ability to travel north. Affected sparrows lingered two to
Decline in Songbirds due to Chemical Use
Bird biodiversity is declining. There is a 29% total bird decline since 1970. Birds are a critical part of the living tapestry. When birds decline, pest increases and pollination decreases.
Crows Bring Gifts to Young Girl
Crows are known for their intelligence. Gabi Mann began feeding the crows in her yard four years ago. The treats began when she got out of the car and food
Audubon California Scientists track North American Birds
Audubon California took 140 million bird observations to track 604 North American bird species. They used the latest climate change models to predict how bird species will need to adapt
Alaskan Birds are Starving
Alaska is experiencing mass seabird mortality events. Scientists are conducting research on various dead seabird species to determine the cause. In all cases, its starvation. The scientists don’t know the
Jays leave acorns everywhere for a Peculiar Reason
Jays strip oak trees of acorns. They remember every place they leave an acorn. Original thought to for winter food, scientists have discovered the Jays want young saplings to grow.
State by State Actions to Protect Pollinators
States are key actors in decisions affecting pollinators. Pollinators are the keystone species for the planet’s survival. Pollinators continue to experience a decline. Pollinators are responsible for one of every
Freezeout Lake in North Central Montana faces Low Water Levels
A prolonged drought in North Central Montana is affecting Freezeout Lake water levels. This in turn is affecting bird migration patterns. Birds stop at Freezeout Lake for food and rest