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Dragonflies and Damselflies: Beasts and Beauties

June 22, 2016

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?

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The Buzz About Honey

June 14, 2016

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?

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Fireflies: Vanishing Lights

May 4, 2016

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.

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The Nature Center Building will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. The trails, Nature Playscape, and outdoor restrooms will remain open.
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