The pitcher plant bog boardwalk and its associated parking area are presently closed for an extensive renovation project, with plans for reopening in the summer of 2024.
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1/24/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Landowners in Alabama will once again be able to apply for financial assistance to mitigate one of the Southeast’s worst invasive species, cogongrass. This white, …
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Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/13/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Now is the perfect time to visit Alabama's exquisite river basins. These waterways are teeming with new life thanks to an annual reminder of the state's beauty, the Cahaba …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/28/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY—February is among one of the most important months for feeding birds in Alabama, as backyard songbirds have limited access to their favorite foods during the winter. Alabama …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/20/24 |
Now that the white-tailed deer season has ended, hunters will likely turn their attention once again to small game like rabbits, squirrels, and the bobwhite quail, although quail hunting is nothing …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 2/23/24 |
After a lot of planning, building and hard work, Cooper Farm is a certified citrus nursery.
In December 2023, the state of Alabama was designated as a commercial citrus-producing area. The USDA …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/1/24 |
The City of Orange Beach announced on May 24 that the west side of the Perdido Pass Seawall Parkwill be closed for damage repairs caused by Hurricane Sally. According to a post released from the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/28/23 |
Mere weeks after the city of Gulf Shores wrapped up phase one of the island's $17 million beach renourishment project, severe storms greeted the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and winds of up to 73 miles …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/11/24 |
For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new hardiness zone maps. These new changes bring a new level of climate accuracy, allowing people …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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1/18/24
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In the rush of modern life, the profound impact of nature on our well-being often goes unnoticed. Whether it's the tranquil embrace of a forest, the invigorating freshness of a morning breeze or the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Seeking solace in nature's embrace while replenishing mind and body? Luckily, Baldwin County is full of places brimming with opportunities to immerse oneself in the pristine beauty of the natural …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
There is a reason a place like Cooper Farm was voted Best Eco-Friendly Company in our 2024 Best of Baldwin contest. The Coopers' dedication to cultivating thriving plants and sharing invaluable …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the recent birth of twin endangered cotton-top tamarins in a news release.
According to teh release, the twins were born on April 6 and both infants are …
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5/2/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Riding on the wings of a successful first year, the Cooptastic conference is back for year two. The conference — designed for backyard poultry owners — will take …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/24/24 |
Biologists with the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alabama Bat Working Group …
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11/2/23
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The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) celebrated the close of 2023 and the start of 2024 by adding 245 acres to its portfolio. SALT's mission is twofold: to protect land at the water's edge and to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/30/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — November is bringing a wave of frosty air to Alabama. Temperatures in most portions of the state will reach freezing levels this week, raising concerns for outdoor plants …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 11/2/23 |
Recent data released sheds light on the challenges confronting Alabama farmers, highlighting a tough reality. High input costs, coupled with low profit margins and farm consolidation, have …
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2/23/24
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Doug Plash really can’t help himself, but you can blame it all on his roots. When he’s sitting at home along the banks of the Bon Secour River on Plash Island, the urge to head out in his …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/16/24 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced Feb. 20 the death of Jett, a 13 year-old gray Timberwolf in a news release. The news came just one month after the passing of her sister, fellow gray Timberwolf …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/20/24 |