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More Iowa Trumpeter Swans to Move to Holla Bend Refuge

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Another group of young Iowa trumpeter swans will move into a new winter home Wednesday, Feb. 10. It’s the third year of a scheduled three-year project to relocate swans in an attempt to encourage their migration.

Somewhere around…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

People

Arkansas Wildlife Officer Wins NWTF Award

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Cpl. Jay Hagans with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be honored by the National Wild Turkey Federation for his efforts in conserving America’s wildlife.

Hagans, of Scotland in Van Buren County, will be recognized as the…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

Backyard

Fireplace or Wood Stove Ashes Can Benefit Garden

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Gardeners can use ashes from fireplaces or wood stoves to enrich their soils, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.

“Understanding the effect of ashes on the soil is helpful in deciding how much can be added,” said…[read further]

By MUNews

Nature and Wildlife

Wood Duck Box Workshop Set for Lake Charles State Park

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Wood ducks are among the most colorful Arkansas wildlife. They nest naturally in hollow trees, but boxes built by man are readily accepted by the birds.

Learn how to build your own wood duck box and how to…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

Destinations

Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During February

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Eureka Springs celebrates Fat Tuesday with the Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza. The carnival is comprised of masquerade balls, costume contests, parades, pub krawls, and music. Many downtown venues will participate with special events on Feb. 4-7 and on Feb.…[read further]

By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism

Nature and Wildlife

Private Land the Key to Forest Health

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Missouri forests grew three times faster than the rate of harvest over the past 30 years. However, that great news disguises a less encouraging fact. Much of the Show-Me State’s forest is in the same condition a garden would be…[read further]

By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

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