Category Archives: wetland recreation

May is American Wetlands Month.  It has been since 1991.  The purpose of American Wetlands Month is to celebrate the importance and value of wetlands.  In many parts of the country it is a great time of year to get … Continue reading

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The high price of gas is making it increasingly popular for summer “stay-cations.” But that doesn’t always mean staying home. It’s also a good opportunity to explore some of the nature preserves in the region. One of the things that … Continue reading

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“Sometimes these animals are crushed seemingly to pieces, and, to all appearance, utterly destroyed; yet still they set themselves to work, and, in a few days, mend all their numerous breaches… to the re-establishment of the ruined habitation.” -Oliver Goldsmith, … Continue reading

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Strange Wetlands recommended some good wetland documentaries and educational films in a previous post. But wetlands show up in other types of media. Some TV shows take a less serious approach to using wetlands to set the scene. Others are … Continue reading

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Over the centuries, anglers have contributed a great deal to literature, art, film, philosophy, ecology, conservation and yes, even policy. Through a number of sportsmen and conservation groups, including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, anglers (along with hunters) have reacted … Continue reading

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With the recent release of the FWS report, Trends in Fishing and Hunting 1991-2006: A Focus on Fishing and Hunting by Species, some rumors about the sports’ diminished popularity have been explained with a closer look at the participation of … Continue reading

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February is one of my favorite months. Each year I get out my red paper and white paper doilies, stamps and heart stickers, and create homemade Valentines for my friends and family. I’m a romantic. I love writing sweet little … Continue reading

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