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Eliminate bagworms before they eliminate your evergreens
By Linda Cottin
July 6, 2009
If you have evergreens in your landscape, you are most likely familiar with bagworms. Bagworms are small caterpillars that feed off needles and leaves, stripping plants of their foliage and causing trees and shrubs to die. Bagworms are easily identifiable by the 1-inch to 2-inch spindle-shaped sack they live in.
Lawrence aiming for world’s largest workout
By Maggie Hull
June 24, 2009
Inspired by the ever-growing popularity of Red Dog’s Dog Days, a small group of local health and business leaders working together on a new initiative called LiveWell Lawrence came up with a novel idea: What if Lawrence could set a world record for the largest community workout?
Armadillos venturing northward — and upward
By Mark Fagan
June 24, 2009
Turns out an armadillo’s natural defenses don’t stand up all that well to cars, trucks and SUVs. A suit of armor doesn’t do much good when you jump up to three times your height while standing in the middle of the road.
Nude hiking buffs ready to shed
By David Dishneau - Associated Press Writer
June 20, 2009
Every year on the first day of summer, a few outdoor enthusiasts nationwide expose virtually all of themselves to insects, scrapes and thorns for the pleasure of bonding with nature au naturel. They call it Naked Hiking Day.
Wet spring means pests galore
By Jesse Fray
June 12, 2009
If those annoying blood-sucking insects haven’t started bugging you yet, get ready. Local health and bug experts expect a larger number of summer insects this year, as compared with last year.
Nature center’s birds of prey vaccinated
By Jesse Fray
June 12, 2009
It was shot day for the birds at Lawrence’s Prairie Park Nature Center. This week, nine of the center’s education birds were vaccinated against West Nile Virus, which can be lethal for many birds.
Bats to the rescue
Residents give flying mammals home in exchange for mosquito control
By Jesse Fray
June 5, 2009
You might think it would drive the neighbors batty. But the hundreds of bats that swarm from beneath the overhang of Bob Blank’s central Lawrence home each night actually benefit those living around him, Blank said.
Bees drawn to water can be a nuisance
May 13, 2009
We all know that bees collect pollen for food.
K.C. unveils plan for more bike trails
May 12, 2009
Kansas City is promoting a recently passed plan to make it more friendly to bicyclists. It was approved last week by the City Council and provides a framework and recommendations for ongoing improvements.
Blame wet September for weed glut
By Jesse Fray
May 12, 2009
You may have noticed an increase of yellow and white dotting all the green recently. Perhaps you even have a backache from trying to get rid of it. An increase in the number of dandelions in the community is the result of a significant amount of rainfall eight months ago, according to one Lawrence garden expert.
Sucker punch: Entomologist offers several strategies to keep mosquitoes at bay
By Brian Frederick
May 11, 2009
The approach of summer isn’t all about swimming, baseball and family vacations. It also brings pests out to ruin your outdoor activities. For many, the king of those pests is the mosquito, carrier of diseases such as the West Nile virus and instigator of itchy skin. But by following a few simple steps, you can cut down on the disruption these insects bring and prevent them from biting.
For the birds: Plan ahead for avian dwellings
Associated Press
May 11, 2009
For these tenants, a wood shack is as good as a palace. You can buy ready-made birdhouses at prices up to $100 or more. Or you could build your own for $5 -$10 in materials.
Child’s play: Parents won’t find DIY swingsets too difficult to build
April 27, 2009
Many families around the country are following the lead of President Barack Obama and installing playsets in their own yards. These sets, which often include a slide, swings and a fort, while witnessing a recent spike in popularity, have enjoyed a consistent appeal with families for several generations.
Order creates group to get kids outside
April 14, 2009
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius issued an executive order Monday to form a new group that will create opportunities for children to experience nature. The group, called Kansas Coalition for Children in Nature, will work with state agencies and other organizations.
Salamanders get help crossing road
By Lisa Rathke - Associated Press Writer
April 6, 2009
The black salamander with yellow spots sat on the roadside in the dark, ready to make a go of it. But it was not on its own. It got help from an escort — one of 45 people who volunteered on a recent night to carry salamanders, frogs and newts across the road during their annual migration to mate.

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