It’s tree planting time in the Valleyby Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist November through February is optimal tree-planting time in the Valley. Cooler months allow
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Common Pauraque – Master of Camouflage by Linda Butcher, Texas Master Naturalist Have you ever been walking through your favorite nature park on a brushy
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by Paula Parson During my youth in Hawaii, monarch butterflies were present year-round spending their entire life-cycle on the crown flower plant, a giant milkweed.
Myths and facts about the beneficial bat by Jolaine Lanehart, Texas Master Naturalist Many people think bats are dirty, rabies-infested, and evil. Bats are very
Hat’s Off to the Historic Texas Ebony Tree by Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist If ever a tree speaks of Deep South Texas heritage, it’s