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Dragonflies and Damselflies: Beasts and Beauties
June 22, 2016
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Dragonflies and damselflies are closely related, but how do you tell these swift, colorful insects apart and why would you want them around your garden?
The Buzz About Honey
June 14, 2016
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We all love honey – that sweet, golden stuff goes in our tea, on our toast, and in countless other delicious treats. We also know that honey comes from bees. But what IS honey, and why do bees make it?
Fireflies: Vanishing Lights
May 4, 2016
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There’s something magical about fireflies. They twinkle and dance like green stars on warm summer nights, turning our meadows and forest edges into fairyland.