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November 5November 16 Donna L. Long

Nature Almanacs and Calendars for 2023

Eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa)
June 25June 24 Donna L. Long

July 2022 Nature Almanac

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February 17January 2 Donna L. Long

The Great Backyard Bird Count

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January 8November 30 Donna L. Long

Project FeederWatch Info, Tips, and Nature Journaling Ideas

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)
July 12March 26 Donna L. Long

Mysterious Eye Disease Affecting the Birds

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula (White)
July 22September 26 Donna L. Long

Make a Spotted Lantern Fly Trap

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January 22January 25 Donna L. Long

A Brighter Future for West Virginia’s Rare Flying Squirrel

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December 13December 12 Donna L. Long

Citizen Science: Audubon Christmas Bird Count Begins December 14

October 16June 3 Donna L. Long

How the Ojibwe Indigenous Horse is Being Saved

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October 2January 19 Donna L. Long

Finding Fall Foliage

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)
September 28January 17 Donna L. Long

Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Tour and the Reality of POC Protest (video)

Horses in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Donna L. Long.
September 7August 20 Donna L. Long

Yes world, there were horses in Native culture before the settlers came – IndianCountryToday.com

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May 25December 12 Donna L. Long

Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife (book review)

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March 16January 17 Donna L. Long

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Eastern Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia). Photo by Donna L. Long
March 6January 19 Donna L. Long

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