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Seasonal Guide: What to Plant in a Pollinator Garden Each Month
A month-by-month guide to planting native flowers and shrubs that feed bees, butterflies and hummingbirds from late winter through fall.
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October 01, 2026
How to Tell If a Heatwave Is Climate Change—and When You Can't
Heatwaves are often linked to climate change, but the science of attribution has limits. Here’s how scientists decide—and when they can’t.
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September 30, 2026
The Common Mistakes That Kill Tree Saplings in the First Summer
Newly planted trees often die in their first summer from a few avoidable errors: wrong watering, buried root flares, mulch volcanoes,...
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September 29, 2026
Selective Logging vs. Clear-Cutting: What the Science Says for Small Woodlands
Selective logging and clear-cutting each win on different ground. Here's how biodiversity, soil, carbon, and cash play out on small...
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September 25, 2026
Wildlife Camera Traps: How to Set Them Without Disturbing Animals
A trail camera should record wildlife behaving normally, which means quiet placement, minimal scent, infrequent checks and a clear grasp...
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September 24, 2026
Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Local River Cleanup
A practical checklist of ten questions to ask before volunteering at a river cleanup, covering safety gear, accessibility, waste...
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September 20, 2026
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A Beginner's Guide to Backyard Composting in Cold Climates
How to keep a backyard compost pile working through freezing winters, from choosing the right bin to balancing browns and greens and fixing smells.
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September 19, 2026
