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Increase In Bobcat Sightings In Indiana

There has been an increase in bobcat sightings throughout central Indiana, namely Hamilton County, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bobcats are not dangerous to the public, but beware of them while driving as there have been more "roadkill" cases...

Steps To Ensure Your Plants Survive The Winter

As winter comes swiftly upon us, there are precautions we need to take to ensure our plants, both indoor and outdoor, are well taken care of. Below are a few examples of how you can prevent certain problems that occur...

New Publication! Marine Shrimp Biofloc Systems: Basic Management Practices

Over the past few years, an increasing number of marine shrimp enterprises have started up in Indiana. These operations garner attention because of their lower capital costs, their variable scale of production and shrimp's high market price. Based on feedback...

Communities With Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Can Receive Federal Grant

Communities that have been infested by emerald ash borers can apply for a share of a federal grant received by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. This federal grant worth $100,000 will allow for communities in the Great Lakes area...

The Story Behind a Sugar Maple Scar

Some of the most diverse taxa on the planet are rarely seen yet play critical roles within our environment. The insects found in the Order Coleoptera (beetles) are represented by over 500,000 species. Collectively, these insects provide a wide range...

Ag Conservation Publication Available From Purdue Extension

Agricultural educators, community organizers and others promoting environmental awareness can learn about the myths and realities of agricultural conservation from the perspective of a researcher, practitioner and student in a new Purdue Extension publication. Adoption of Agricultural Conservation Practices: Insights...

New Publication! Wildlife Habitat Education Program – Teaching and Learning Wildlife Management Practices

The Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) helps students understand wildlife ecology and management practices. In addition, students gain skills in teamwork, oral and written communication, decision-making and leadership. The WHEP career development event includes three activities: Wildlife Challenge, Wildlife Management Practices...

Emerald Ash Borer Webinar Series

Emerald Ash Borer University will be providing webinars on the wood-boring pest, the Emerald Ash Borer, along with other pests and disease threats. These live sessions will allow participants to ask questions to the session presenter and moderators. The webinars...

NASF Shares In Blog: “Never Underestimate The Power Of An Urban Forest”

For the first time in history, the majority of people reside in cities. For a species that evolved to live in small, primate tribes on the African Savanna, such a migration marks a dramatic shift. In recent years, it's become...

Indiana Berm To Be Built To Block Asian Carp

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDR) has proposed an idea to the state of Indiana to begin work on a two-mile-long berm in northeast Indiana. The berm will restrict Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes. It will prevent voracious...

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