In celebration of World Ostrich Day on Feb. 2, the Alabama Gulf Coast announced that the zoo will be adding two new ostriches, Poppy and Clover, to its zoo family. Per the release, the ostriches …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/2/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is set to expire Sept. 30. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist said the act, generally known as the farm bill, has more …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/5/23 |
As the weather warms and spring continues to draw near, beachgoers will soon crowd the beach again and splash in the Gulf. While it may be exciting to think about donning those swimsuits and snorkels …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/5/24 |
Physical activity may reduce the risk of heart failure among people with depression or anxiety more so than in people without the mental health conditions, according to new research. Previous studies …
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By Thor Christensen
American Heart Association News | 11/28/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — This year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More program is helping gardeners in a brand-new way. Each month, the program will feature a …
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Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/9/24 |
If you fish in Alabama coastal and/or offshore waters, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) may soon ask for your help as it begins a …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/6/24 |
The adage that if you love your work then you’ll never work a day in your life can be applied to Bill Freeman since 2014. Freeman, a conservation enforcement officer (CEO) with the Alabama …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/29/23 |
While plastic pollution rapidly increases, ranked by Earth.org as one of the top five environmental problems of 2024, so do the consequences facing our environment, oceans and future generations to …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
Yes, the moon will blot out the sun. Mostly. Yes, it's an eclipse. No, you cannot look directly at the sun for any amount of time. And yes, we know you looked right at the total eclipse, like …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/12/23 |
Newspapers demand up to as much as 13% of space in U.S. landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Curbside recycling programs and drop-off recycling facilities (also …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contributed to my writing come to mind. No one on that list is more prominent than Dr. Bob …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 2/11/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Through long-standing home projects, Alabama 4-H members are learning invaluable life skills. The Pig Squeal project is a prime example of how 4-H teaches responsibility, …
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Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/13/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — After a rocky 2023, the Alabama timber market is expected to begin trending in the right direction in 2024. However, there are several factors to keep an eye on as the year …
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Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/16/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — From high-school mascots to the Marvel Universe, black panthers have appeared in many forms in today’s culture. However, is this big cat real or just an illustrated …
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Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/19/24 |
The Alabama State Parks System offers some of the very best places to see the state's awe-inspiring fall foliage, and there's still time to plan a trip to experience the magic of Alabama's fall …
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10/18/23
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Fall is in the air, which means there is a lot to get done around the house before the cold weather comes. From landscaping to insulation, read on for a homeowner's guide to prepping for the upcoming …
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By StatePoint
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10/18/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Throughout this year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering private pesticide applicator trainings at many county Extension offices and other locations across …
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Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/21/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Nothing says fall is here quite like pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with whole ones or carve them into scary faces, pumpkins add a fun element to any fall …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/13/23 |
Blaze a trail with your children for a worthy cause.
Make-A-Wish Alabama's Trailblaze Challenge Junior is back for its third year. The 2.63-mile, one-day event will take hikers through Blakeley …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/20/24 |
The spring turkey season in Alabama is fast approaching, and some confusion exists on the dates of the Special Youth Hunt that precedes opening day of the regular season.
Marianne Gauldin of the …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 3/22/24 |