WWW – 3.27.2019
Fireflies at Blue Springs State Park
UPDATE:
We had a terrific time at Lights of Nights at Blue Springs State Park.
Continue reading “Fireflies at Blue Springs State Park”WWW – 3.20.2019
Honeybees: Swarm Capture and Honey Harvest
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity and blessing to capture a swarm of bees. My spousal unit (Pam) was tending to some plants in the front yard and heard bees buzzing – lots of bees. Looking around she noticed many bees flying about the tree in our front yard. She asked me to come take a look and sure enough there was a swarm of bees on a branch.
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WWW – 3.13.2019
WWW – 2.27.2019
Big Excitement in Steve’s Bee Yard
Steve’s bees swarmed Saturday. I was pulling weeds near the front porch and realized that I could hear the bees (turn your sound on so you can hear what I heard!). That’s not normal, so I walked down into the yard and before I got too far, I could actually see the cloud of bees.
Continue reading “Big Excitement in Steve’s Bee Yard”Lake May Reserve
This afternoon we decided to visit a site that’s very close to home for us. It is a beautiful Sunday, warm and sunny, with a nice breeze…perfect for a quick upland hike.
Continue reading “Lake May Reserve”WWW – 2.6.2019
Lake County Public Lands Management Program
Lake County has some beautiful conservation areas, and it’s thanks to the foresight of our voters. In 2004, voters approved a referendum which included a millage so that the County could issue bonds to acquire and improve land. The purpose of such acquisitions is to protect our drinking water, improve water quality of Lake County rivers and lakes, protect open areas, and provide recreation areas. To date, nearly 3000 acres have been acquired. In 2005, Lake County created the Public Lands Management Program, which is responsible for acquisitions and improvements of public lands.
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