Soil Tests a Worthwhile Investment for Your Lawn and Garden
Past performance does not guarantee future results. That’s true in your lawn and garden as well as the stock market. If you haven’t had a soil test in the past few years, it would be a worthwhile...
View ArticleNew Zip Line Adventures in Hot Springs
A new aerial attraction has opened at Catherine’s Landing near Hot Springs. A set of zip lines called Adventureworks Hot Springs opened its 12 lines in mid-March. For those unfamiliar with “zipping,”...
View ArticleConserving Water in the Landscape
Now that spring is in the air, gardeners all across the state are preparing soil, starting seeds or shopping for plants in preparation for a great gardening season. As the weather begins to warm up,...
View ArticleFind Warmer Water for Better Springtime Fishing
Water temperature is a key factor for successful fishing in early spring, according to anglers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Fishermen across the state begin stirring when days warm up....
View ArticleLarge Muskies Lured by the Moon
The lunar cycle may synchronize with feeding activity, luring large muskies to take angler bait, according to results published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Mark Vinson from the U.S....
View ArticleJanzow Photo Exhibit Highlights Southeast Missouri Diversity
River scenes and mountain views will catch the attention of visitors to the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center in June. The center will feature work by photographer and wildlife biologist,...
View ArticlePrune Winter-Damaged Evergreens
The long, harsh winter coupled with last fall’s drought caused a lot of damage to evergreen trees. The dead branches of injured evergreens, which can harbor fungi and decay, should be removed, says...
View ArticleGirls Hold Upper Hand in High School Bass Championship
Don’t try to tell an Arkansas girl she can’t compete in bass fishing. In the 2014 Arkansas High School State Championship bass tournament on Bull Shoals Lake, three of the top four competitors were...
View ArticleRemember the Three Rs When Boating on a River
How do you know which side of the buoys to stay on when traveling up or down a river? Simple. Remember the 3Rs of boating: “Red right returning.” It applies in Arkansas and all over the nation. Whether...
View ArticleBiologists Lay Seeds for Angling Excitement at Bull Shoals Lake
Hundreds of thousands of young crappie are swimming just outside the Sugarloaf arm of Bull Shoals Lake, waiting to boost the population and keep anglers happy for years to come. Thanks to the Dr. Ralph...
View ArticleCatalpa Worms Give a Strong Boost to Summer Fishing
Two words can help Arkansas anglers shake off the mid-summer fishing blues: Catalpa worm. Experienced anglers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission agree that catalpa worms are superb for fishing...
View ArticleFish Consumption Advisory Issued for Lake Ouachita
The Arkansas Department of Health is issuing a fish consumption advisory for Lake Ouachita. This advisory comes after fish from Lake Ouachita, collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and...
View ArticleFall Armyworms Infesting Some Oklahoma Lawns
Oklahoma homeowners should be on the lookout for the presence of fall armyworms defoliating their lawns, an unwanted pest problem that is being reported across parts of Oklahoma. Fall armyworms are...
View ArticleGo Mobile with New, Free MDC “MO Hunting” App
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) now offers Missouri hunters, anglers, and trappers a free mobile application for both Android and Apple mobile devices. The new “MO Hunting” app is...
View ArticleWalking Off Obesity
Increased Access to Nature Trails, Forest Lands –Not Nature Preserves– Could Decrease Youth Obesity Rates, MU Study Finds from MU News Bureau on Vimeo. Researchers at the University of Missouri and the...
View ArticleWeekly Fall Color Reports Available
As the heat of summer fades into the cool weather of fall, trees and shrubs around the Show-Me State transform from leaves of green to a fall-foliage color palette of golds, reds, oranges, and purples....
View ArticleFall Fishing on the Ouachita River
Though fishing in Arkansas is available year-round, fall is a beautiful time to cast a line and enjoy the favorable temperatures and colorful fall foliage of the season. The Ouachita River has long...
View ArticleBackpack Physics: Smaller Hikers Carry Heavier Loads
Hikers are generally advised that the weight of the packs they carry should correspond to their own size, with smaller individuals carrying lighter loads. Although petite backpackers might appreciate...
View ArticleProtect Bulbs From Pesky Critters
As the weather begins to cool down, homeowners may notice the squirrels and other rodents in their yards are gathering food before winter sets in. Unfortunately, some of these yard dwellers may think a...
View ArticleKeep Your Plants from Freezing this Winter
Oklahoma has already dealt with several days below the freezing mark. So as you pull out that extra coat or throw another log on the fire to keep warm, remember to protect your shallow-rooted plants as...
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