Journey With Nature

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Arbor Daze - Arbor Day 2008 Apr 14, 2008

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On every last Friday of April, Hoosiers around the state come together to celebrate trees. And why not? Trees are vital to the environmental quality, and the quality of life, in Indiana.

The Life and Loss of Frogs Apr 07, 2008

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It is said that frogs have an easy life as they can eat what bugs them. Unfortunately life isn't all that easy for our four-legged friends.

Your Carbon Footprint Mar 31, 2008

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Here's the deal...climate change is very much real. It's impacts have already been felt in our communities and communities all over the world. Although it's a big problem, a few small changes in our daily lives can help lessen the impact of climate change in our society and for future generations to come.

Are We There Yet?: Migratory Birds of Indiana Mar 20, 2008

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Why did the chicken cross the road? Who cares? Better to ask, why does the sandhill crane fly thousands of miles each year during its migration? Each fall sandhill cranes-plus millions of other birds-fill Indiana skies on their way toward warmer climates.

The Regal Fritillary Mar 13, 2008

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There is something majestic fluttering across the prairies of northwestern Indiana. A bit of royalty in our state we might have lost forever if not for a bit of land saved in the nick of time.

Shhhh, Don't Tell Kentucky Mar 03, 2008

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This past September Kentucky's annual Short's Goldenrod Festival once again celebrated one of the rarest plants in the United States. Short's goldenrod, a federally endangered species, was found solely in the Bluegrass State up until a few years ago. Now Indiana shares their good fortune as the attractive, unassuming plant was found in Harrison-Crawford State Forest in 2002.

The Incredible Journey of the American Eel Mar 03, 2008

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As odd as it sounds, it is not uncommon to see American eels in Indiana's rivers. What is unusual is the eel's journey to our waters and back to their breeding ground that makes this long, serpentine fish such a fascinating creature.

The Oak: King of the Forest Mar 03, 2008

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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. A true saying if ever there was one. The mighty oak is the cornerstone of many Indiana forests. The oak tree has been around for almost 90 million years and can live to be over 400 years old. Indiana is home to 22 native species with the white oak being the most common.

Autumn Olive: Good Intentions Gone Bad Mar 03, 2008

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Back in the 1950s, the plant autumn olive was promoted as the best thing for wildlife since Noah's ark. A woody shrub from Asia with cream-colored flowers in the spring and bunches of red berries in the fall, autumn olive was planted all over Indiana to provide wildlife habitat.

Eco-friendly Valentine's Day Tips Mar 03, 2008

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Ahh, Valentine's Day. THE day for love and romance. This year be sure to include Mother on your list. Mother Earth, that is. With just a little effort, you can find Valentines Day gifts that are both romantic and environmentally friendly.

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