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From a Patient Gardener

November 19, 2023 1:44 pm Published by Comments Off on From a Patient Gardener

June 13, 2023: From A Patient Gardener Look what I did! It took months, as these Anemone virginiana (Thimbleweed) seeds... View Article


Special Treats for Bluebirds

November 19, 2023 1:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Special Treats for Bluebirds

March 29, 2023: Special Treats for Bluebirds Hershey’s Mill Nature Group has kicked off the 2023 Nest Box Monitoring season.... View Article


Red-headed Woodpecker

November 19, 2023 1:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Red-headed Woodpecker

March 2, 2023: Red-headed Woodpecker It was suggested that I post a picture of a Red-headed Woodpecker to compare with... View Article


Red-headed or Red-bellied?

November 19, 2023 1:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Red-headed or Red-bellied?

February 28, 2023:  Red-headed or Red-bellied? A lot of confusion exists when trying to identify our woodpeckers. A common woodpecker... View Article


A Nice Surprise!

November 19, 2023 1:41 pm Published by Comments Off on A Nice Surprise!

January 15, 2023:  A Nice Surprise! It’s been a while since I’ve been out checking on the wintering birds.  We... View Article


Painted Turtles

November 19, 2023 1:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Painted Turtles

October 11, 2022: Painted Turtles The Painted Turtle is the most widespread native turtle in North America. These turtles have... View Article


Bald Eagles

November 19, 2023 1:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Bald Eagles

October 1, 2022: Bald Eagles Every now and then I’ll see a Bald Eagle in flight here at the Mill.... View Article


Monarch Chrysalis Watch!

November 19, 2023 1:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Monarch Chrysalis Watch!

September 4, 2022: Monarch Chrysalis Watch! The Native Plant Garden is proud to announce that we are on Monarch Chrysalis... View Article


American Goldfinch

November 19, 2023 1:36 pm Published by Comments Off on American Goldfinch

August 5, 2022:  American Goldfinch I met a resident the other day who said he was happy that the Bluebirds... View Article