http://freshare.net/article/ en admin@panoramamart.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-30T02:30:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/migrating_birds_cant_control_themselves/ http://freshare.net/article/migrating_birds_cant_control_themselves/#When:02:30:00Z During the Spring and Fall migratory seasons, sparrows become significantly less capable of resisting temptation. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience investigated impulse control and sleep in White-crowned Sparrows during migratory and non-migratory seasons. During migratory periods, the birds slept very little and became more impulsive, but sleep loss itself was not entirely to blame for their… Nature and Wildlife, Wildlife 2010-07-30T02:30:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/some_trees_farm_bacteria_to_help_supply_nutrients/ http://freshare.net/article/some_trees_farm_bacteria_to_help_supply_nutrients/#When:02:25:00Z Scientists have discovered that certain types of trees, like beech and oak, that end up trying to grow in nutrient-poor forest soil will cultivate certain root microbes that create the food compounds the trees need to survive. “In acidic forest soils, availability of inorganic nutrients is a tree-growth-limiting factor,” Stéphane Uroz, one of the researchers, explains. “These microbes… News, Science and Technology 2010-07-30T02:25:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/the_healing_effects_of_forests/ http://freshare.net/article/the_healing_effects_of_forests/#When:02:16:01Z “Many people,” says Dr. Eeva Karjalainen, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla, “feel relaxed and good when they are out in nature. But not many of us know that there is also scientific evidence about the healing effects of nature.” Forests – and other natural, green settings – can reduce stress, improve moods, reduce anger and aggressiveness… Nature and Wildlife, Education 2010-07-30T02:16:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fly_tying_clinic_in_october/ http://freshare.net/article/fly_tying_clinic_in_october/#When:02:11:01Z The CADDIS Fly Fishing Club is hosting a fly-tying clinic October 9th,10:00AM at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join the CADDIS fly tyers and learn techniques for tying flies, and you can also try your hand at tying. The CADDIS fly fishing club is located in Russellville. For more information about the club and meetings, visit their website at… News, News Stories 2010-07-30T02:11:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/discovered_audubons_first_bird_engraving/ http://freshare.net/article/discovered_audubons_first_bird_engraving/#When:02:02:00Z In 1824, three years before he began to publish his famous “double elephant folio” The Birds of America, John James Audubon (1785-1851), the eminent artist of American birds and animals, created a drawing of a running grouse for use in the design for a New Jersey bank note. Although the artist mentions the drawing and the resulting engraved paper money… News, News Stories 2010-07-30T02:02:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/a_birds_eye_view/ http://freshare.net/article/a_birds_eye_view/#When:16:31:01Z One would think that Missouri’s birds fly wherever they want. Research is showing that resident jays, woodpeckers and cardinals are not so free, however. They stick close to a home forest and avoid flying over large areas of clear… Nature and Wildlife, Wildlife 2010-07-27T16:31:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/state_may_sue_dogpatch_community/ http://freshare.net/article/state_may_sue_dogpatch_community/#When:16:18:00Z Even though the park closed in 1993, Dogpatch (near Jasper, Arkansas), is still getting visitors. These visitors are from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). It seems the ADEQ is continuing to test the waters of Mill Creek, which runs through the decaying remains of a theme park and tiny community surrounding it. Those tests are in… News, Environment 2010-07-27T16:18:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/take_a_close_look_at_lawn_irrigation_needs/ http://freshare.net/article/take_a_close_look_at_lawn_irrigation_needs/#When:14:49:00Z Homeowners should take a close look at just how much irrigation their lawns actually need, said a University of Missouri Extension turf scientist. “Some studies show that the average homeowner applies 2.5 times the amount of water that is required for turf growth when using a hose-end sprinkler,” said Brad Fresenburg. Learn how to read your… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2010-07-27T14:49:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/check_the_safety_of_your_well_water/ http://freshare.net/article/check_the_safety_of_your_well_water/#When:14:47:00Z If your drinking water comes from a private well, it’s important to test water annually and inspect your well regularly for possible contamination, said a University of Missouri Extension water quality specialist. “Well water can become contaminated from various sources. There are no federal or state monitoring regulations for private wells,” said Bob Broz. By law,… News, News Stories 2010-07-27T14:47:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/greening_of_arkansas_grant_program_accepts_applications/ http://freshare.net/article/greening_of_arkansas_grant_program_accepts_applications/#When:14:45:00Z “Greening of Arkansas,” a program that offers grants in support of developing community gardens, parks and high-profile green spaces, has opened the applications for the 2011 grant year. The deadline to submit applications is September 1, 2010. Grants are funded by proceeds from the annual Arkansas Flower & Garden show, which will mark its 20th year in 2011.… News, News Stories 2010-07-27T14:45:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/flatheads_big_good_eating_and_challenging_to_anglers/ http://freshare.net/article/flatheads_big_good_eating_and_challenging_to_anglers/#When:12:33:00Z Of the three species of catfish in Arkansas, the flathead may rank at the top, at least in fishermen’s interest. Flatheads aren’t the most numerous. Channel catfish hold the lead there. Flatheads aren’t the largest since the blue catfish state record is considerably heavier than the flathead record. But flatheads are more difficult to catch, many… Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2010-07-27T12:33:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/mosquito_control/ http://freshare.net/article/mosquito_control/#When:15:27:00Z They can detract from an otherwise perfect time in the Ozarks outdoors. Plus, diseases like West Nile and malaria are spread by mosquitoes. We spray ourselves up to ward them off and towns fog the air we breath in an effort to kill off the thirsty pests. But new research from a university in Israel has uncovered a different, more… News, Science and Technology 2010-07-22T15:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/travelin_the_ozarks_events_taking_place_during_august/ http://freshare.net/article/travelin_the_ozarks_events_taking_place_during_august/#When:13:36:00Z Tontitown has been celebrating its rich heritage for 112 years. This year’s Grape Festival takes place Aug. 3-7 on the festival grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church. There will be free concerts by nationally-recognized performers each night. The fun also consists of a huge carnival with games and rides, and an arts and crafts fair. Also a tradition is the… Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2010-07-22T13:36:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/interest_high_in_providing_assistance_for_migrating_birds/ http://freshare.net/article/interest_high_in_providing_assistance_for_migrating_birds/#When:13:34:00Z Missouri landowners have shown vast interest in participating in the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative (MBHI), says J.R. Flores, state conservationist with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Because so many applications have already been received, Flores said NRCS will rank applications on July 23, which is a week before the August 1 cutoff date. “I am grateful and… News, News Stories 2010-07-22T13:34:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/illegal_fishing_structures_removed_from_lake_overcup/ http://freshare.net/article/illegal_fishing_structures_removed_from_lake_overcup/#When:13:31:00Z It’s amazing what types of fishing contraptions you’ll find in a lake. Earlier this month, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission cleaned-up Lake Overcup, located just north of I-40 near Morrilton. The purpose of the project was to remove illegal fishing devices and structures, in addition to metal stakes and rebar that create boating hazards. AGFC wildlife officers… News, News Stories 2010-07-22T13:31:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/throwing_some_light_on_twilight_gardening/ http://freshare.net/article/throwing_some_light_on_twilight_gardening/#When:11:50:00Z Twilight gardening is a way to extend enjoyment of outdoor plants past normal hours, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. “Twilight gardens are designed to be at their best at dusk, when natural light is fading,” said David Trinklein. Appropriate plants for twilight gardens include those with light-colored silver and grey leaves. White flowers also… Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2010-07-22T11:50:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/research_links_pool_disinfectants_to_health_problems/ http://freshare.net/article/research_links_pool_disinfectants_to_health_problems/#When:11:45:00Z Splashing around in a swimming pool on a hot summer day may not be as safe as you think. A recent University of Illinois study links the application of disinfectants in recreational pools to previously published adverse health outcomes such as asthma and bladder cancer. Each year, 339 million visits take place at pools and water parks across… News, Environment 2010-07-22T11:45:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/glamping_a_posh_means_of_enjoying_the_outdoors/ http://freshare.net/article/glamping_a_posh_means_of_enjoying_the_outdoors/#When:21:47:00Z In the Ozarks, our idea of camping is usually something like pitching a tent beside a lake or a stream, maybe a few hundred feet off a main trail, unrolling the sleeping bag, gathering up firewood and cooking over the campfire. But in some parts of the world, a twist on the roughing it theme has resulted in “glamping.” … Outdoor Recreation, Hiking and Camping 2010-07-20T21:47:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/wind_turbines_can_disrupt_radar/ http://freshare.net/article/wind_turbines_can_disrupt_radar/#When:21:10:00Z Studies have shown that wind turbines can be fatal to bats that fly near them. It isn’t contact with the whirling blades that proves harmful to bats, it’s the air pressure change created by the blades that causes damage to their lungs. Now, as wind farms begin to grow in response to a need to discover alternative energy sources, a… News, Environment 2010-07-20T21:10:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/first_zip_line_canopy_tour_in_arkansas_opens/ http://freshare.net/article/first_zip_line_canopy_tour_in_arkansas_opens/#When:20:11:01Z Get ready for the clicking of carabineers, zing of pulleys sliding on cables and the rush of adrenaline as your body rips through the air high above the forest floor of the Ozark Mountains. The Buffalo River Canopy Tour at the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca opened Saturday, July 17. The tour offers adventurers a treetop view of… Outdoor Recreation, Other Outdoor Activities 2010-07-20T20:11:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/moles_well_adapted_to_tunnel_life/ http://freshare.net/article/moles_well_adapted_to_tunnel_life/#When:20:09:00Z So, maybe moles don’t really want to tear up lawns or destroy gardens on their search for edible insects and worms. You might say, it’s just in their blood. Scientists at the University of Manitoba studied the blood of three different kinds of North American moles because, as Kevin Campbell who led the team observed, “Unlike terrestrial animals,… Nature and Wildlife, Wildlife 2010-07-20T20:09:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/volunteers_help_make_fishing_memories_for_children_with_illnesses/ http://freshare.net/article/volunteers_help_make_fishing_memories_for_children_with_illnesses/#When:20:05:00Z Volunteers recently came together to take almost 170 kids from Oklahoma Children’s Hospital fishing at Lake Texoma. Camp Cavett offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses, and each year anglers and boaters from across Oklahoma, Texas and even Louisiana volunteer… News, People 2010-07-20T20:05:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/for_a_property_full_of_wildlife_plan_accordingly/ http://freshare.net/article/for_a_property_full_of_wildlife_plan_accordingly/#When:19:59:00Z Landowners who want to foster an environment attractive to wildlife can take advantage of a few simple tips. “If your goal is to help wildlife in your yard and see more birds, remember to save pests and limit pesticides,” said Becky McPeake, professor and extension wildlife specialist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. “You… Nature and Wildlife, Wildlife 2010-07-20T19:59:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/conservation_commission_seeks_comments_on_elk_restoration/ http://freshare.net/article/conservation_commission_seeks_comments_on_elk_restoration/#When:19:44:00Z The Missouri Conservation Commission has directed Missouri Conservation Department (MDC) staff to reinitiate plan development that would enable the agency to restore elk around Peck Ranch Conservation Area (CA) while addressing concerns raised nearly a decade ago. At the July 16 Commission meeting in Cape Girardeau, MDC Resource Scientist Lonnie Hansen presented a report on an elk-restoration feasibility… Nature and Wildlife, Conservation 2010-07-19T19:44:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/mdc_conservation_agents_conduct_widespread_investigation/ http://freshare.net/article/mdc_conservation_agents_conduct_widespread_investigation/#When:19:41:01Z A large investigation involving illegal commercialization of wildlife and wildlife parts was brought to a close this weekend where the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) documented a total of 299 serious violations in seven counties across southern Missouri. “Investigators were able to document that 62 percent of the wildlife brought in for mounting at a local taxidermy shop… News, News Stories 2010-07-19T19:41:01-06:00