29 May 2013

Share the Road With a Turtle

After this spring's cool/cold weather, the Eastern Painter Turtles (Chrysemys picta picta) are coming out of ponds to lay eggs. One of the major hazards for the turtles is crossing roads. Watch for turtles in the road and give them a chance/hand to cross the road.

23 May 2013

We've been traveling

If you follow this blog you may have noticed the updates being a little sparse, we've been traveling again. Check out our latest travel blog.




08 May 2013

Allergy Season

Spring is now here and allergy season is in full bloom. The main cause of allergies this time of year is tree pollen which leaves a coating of yellow dust on cars.

A close-up view of a willow tree flower show the source of some of the yellow pollen.