Tag: Spring is here

Visitors travel for miles to see Carley State Park’s wildflowers

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There’s a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers. Each spring, Carley State Park, one of the smallest in the state, draws thousands of flower-seeking visitors. “Bluebells are absolutely what people come to Carley to see,” said Jeremy Darst, interpretive naturalist for the park. The bluebells are nature’s handiwork, and here you’ll find clusters of them as far as the eye can see. Even among the vivid purple, pink and white wildflowers, bluebells stand out, though their time is short. It’s estimated that 50 solid acres of the park is covered in bluebells. And approximately one out of 10,000 of these wildflowers turns out to be white.

After they get pollinated, the bluebells essentially turn into seeds for next year’s bloom. As a flower, they are fleeting, which is why visitors come from across the state to see them. “I’ve been coming here since 1978 just to see the bluebells,” said Rex Lane of Rochester. Karla and Tim Kuisle and their dog Juno traveled from Northfield to catch the bloom. “We looked it up and thought, oh, it’s only an hour. Let’s go check it out,” said Tim Kuisle. Their beauty is aided by the May sun and a light breeze. It’s Mother Nature’s way of saying it’s okay to stop and smell the flowers. “This is kind of a reminder to slow down and breathe in the beauty that nature provides. I think that we get very busy and sometimes we need a reason to go out and really soak nature back in,” said Darst.

Source: Visitors travel for miles to see Carley State Park’s wildflowers – CBS Minnesota

One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.
Psalm 27:4

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Bear vs. Dorito Bag, Caught on Bear Cam

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Bear Attacks Dorito Bag 😃

Source: You Tube Bear Cam

But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
2 Peter 3:8

Pests, insects, and bugs are back earlier than usual, experts say

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black and red spider on green leaf

As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes. 36% of Americans have reported seeing ants, and another 21% have seen a cockroach in their home, according to an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). “Pests are looking for three things. Food, water, and shelter, and one of the most important things inside of a home is going to be humidity and moisture,” said Dr. Michael Bentley, the vice president of Training and Technical Services for the NPMA. They say their early-year appearances can be attributed to the weather.

“Weather is one of the most important drivers for pest pressure in and around our homes and across the country. So, what we’re typically seeing this time of year is we start to see temperatures start to creep up, and we also start to see an increase in rainfall,” said Bentley.  With a mild start to the winter and a drier spring, it is jump-starting pest season, with termites, stink bugs, and Asian lady beetles popping up earlier in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Meanwhile, as temperatures rise, we can expect more ticks and stinging insects. “One of the most important things that homeowners can do is try to identify and eliminate as many standing water conditions as they can around the property,” said Bentley. 

Source: Pests, insects, and bugs are back earlier than usual, experts say – CBS Baltimore

O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
Isaiah 25:1

Lake Tahoe bear damages vehicle after becoming trapped inside

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A bear in the Lake Tahoe area significantly damaged a vehicle after it became trapped inside. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office recently responded to Incline Village after a person opened the door to their vehicle and discovered a bear was trapped inside. Deputies said the bear ran off quickly after the door was opened, but left behind significant damage. Pictures the sheriff’s office shared show the inside paneling ripped off from all doors.  “Situations like this can happen when bears gain access to food or scented items left in vehicles,” the Nevada Department of Wildlife said.  People in the Lake Tahoe area are urged to remove all food, trash and scented items from their vehicles. Officials also urge people to lock vehicle doors and keep the windows fully closed. Wildlife officials say bears that access human food can become conditioned to it, leading to an increase in possible future conflicts. Bear activity also increases in the Tahoe Basin during the spring. 

Source: Lake Tahoe bear damages vehicle after becoming trapped inside – CBS Sacramento

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16