Category Archives: What’s New?

Milkweed Crisis in the Backyard

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

Holy cow! I’ve got a crisis! In my backyard the monarch caterpillars have chomped through all the leaves on the milkweed plants and they are still hungry. The very last milkweed has five, count them FIVE caterpillars and only TWO … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from Stranded Starfish

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

Note: This is a true story My footsteps made no sound on the fog-shrouded beach. I searched the sand for telltale signs of tracks leading out of the water towards the sand dunes. The ones I wanted to see are … Continue reading →

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Getting Wet and Wild in Punta Gorda

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

We’re wet, we’re happy, we’re discovering things. Are we kids on a field trip? Heck no. We are adults at the annual Florida Outdoor Writers Association Conference held last week in Punta Gorda – yes, we are fully-grown, allegedly responsible … Continue reading →

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Ring the Bell at Liberty Bell Museum in Melbourne

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

A small arrow on a city map points to a building labeled “Liberty Bell Museum”. Funny, I thought the Liberty Bell was in Philadelphia. Here I am cruising around Melbourne, Florida. What’s up? Curiosity got the better of me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You can do Right Now to Reduce Global Warming

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

Here are 10 things you can do right now to reduce global warming and oh yes, save money on gas and food. This list was first developed for Vacation Bible School this summer at Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala. … Continue reading →

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