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Earthworm on the surface.
March 4February 27 Donna L. Long

The Full Worm Moon

White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) with dead Bumle bee in my garden.
October 3October 3 Donna L. Long

Nature Almanac for October 2020

Purple Giant Hyssop.
August 1October 3 Donna L. Long

August 2020 Nature Almanac

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May 30October 3 Donna L. Long

June 2020 Summer Nature Almanac

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February 26October 3 Donna L. Long

March 2020 Nature Almanac

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February 8October 3 Donna L. Long

Circumpolar Stars in the Night Sky

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January 29December 14 Donna L. Long

Winter Almanac – February 2020

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January 8December 14 Donna L. Long

Winter Nature Almanac – January 2020

Male American Goldfish feeding at my feeders.
June 27January 9 Donna L. Long

Summer Moons and Nature Holidays

Harvest Moon in night sky (iStock photo)
September 19March 26 Donna L. Long

Full Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon in night sky (iStock photo)
July 4November 30 Donna L. Long

Autumn Moons for Nature Journal Keeping

Harvest Moon in night sky (iStock photo)
January 19January 9 Donna L. Long

Algonquin Indian Moon Names (with video)

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Grinnell Scientific Nature Journal

A Seasonal Gardener’s Guide

A Seasonal Gardener's Handbook, Revised edition by Donna L. Long.
A Seasonal Gardener's Handbook, Revised edition by Donna L. Long.

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  • Choosing a Hand Lens for Nature Study
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  • Fascinating Groundhog Facts
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Penstemon barbatus native utah to Mexico. Photo: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

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