It’s World Wetlands Day; No Groundhogs Allowed
Today’s environmental calendar includes World Wetlands Day, a recognition of the value of wetlands in providing habitat for a variety of creatures (though probably not groundhogs) and provides storage...
View ArticleDark Skies, Darker Skies
Astronomy buffs and people who would like to learn more about what they can see in night sky around here will have two chances Saturday night. One event will be the designation of Kissimmee Prairie...
View ArticleSwallow-tailed kites returning to the area
Today I received the first report of swallow-tailed kites in Polk County for the year. They were seen at Circle B. I had read some reports from other parts of the state, including at Lake Louisa State...
View ArticleCircle B earns rave on tripadvisor
Circle B Bar Reserve’s reputation improves all of the time. The latest rave came in posting on the tripadvisor site . If you haven’t been there, it’s located at 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. It is...
View ArticleWant cleaner lakeshores? Pitch in and organize
I have read or received comments from Polk residents recently about the fact that litter is a prominent eyesore around some of the local lakes. They’re right. Many of Polk’s lakes and the land around...
View ArticleSpend a night or two getting to know insects in Polk
Insects are busy somewhere 24/7, but most people aren’t aware of the diversity of flying invertebrates living in Polk Country, especially at night. It’s a lot more than mosquitoes. A series of programs...
View ArticleDon’t be at Circle B after the gate’s locked
Today I received a friendly reminder from the staff at Circle B Bar Reserve. Unless there’s a special event, such as this weekend’s moth night and astronomy night, the gate closes at 8 p.m. This will...
View ArticleAnother Circle B trail closed because of alligator nesting
Circle B Bar Reserve’s Alligator Alley trail, which loops along the edge of Lake Hancock, has been closed to through traffic until further notice because of alligators nesting near the trail. Marsh...
View ArticleWatching nature at night was revealing
If you’ve ever watched insects circle around your porch light and land on the nearby wall or screen, you’ve been mothwatching. Last weekend the growing hobby was ramped up a bit with the aid of a...
View ArticleMore on Lake Hancock alligator hunting
I was intrigued when I read the story in today’s Ledger about this year’s upcoming alligator hunting season. Lake Hancock has long been regarded as one of the top sites for alligator hunting. It was...
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