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Early Morning Paddle
7/18/2025 7:00 AM
Calling all early birds to start the day on the water at Lake Chaminwood.
The Buzz
The buzz on cicadas: How this year's insects are different than last summer's headliners
7/14/2025
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from cicadas, but not the same kind of cicadas that were making headlines last year. These cicadas, called dog-day cicadas, emerge every summer, alerting us to their presence with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, but it doesn't mean what you think
7/8/2025
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors during periods of high heat and humidity.
Mosquitoes driving you indoors? Attract dragonflies to your yard
6/30/2025
Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.