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Lower Howards Creek schedules fall hiking events
It’s been a hot summer, but the heat and humidity are waning, and more people are thinking about hiking.
The Friends of Lower Howard’s Creek has scheduled fall hiking trips at the Lower Howard’s Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve...Tags: Human Interest, Bodies of Water, Rivers, Photography and Video, Photography Supplies and Services
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Clark County outdoorsman offering classes on how to survive being lost in the wilderness
The Winchester SunAt the age of 13, Craig Caudill went to the Daniel Boone National Forest to spend the day hunting deer. After tracking a deer through the woods, the teenager realized he didn’t know where he was. “I don’t want to do that again, and I...Tags: Health Treatments, Travel, Canterbury, Forestry and Timber, Ohio
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Autumn arrives Friday
Autumn arrives at the library when we see golden leaves tumbling through the foyer’s open doors onto the carpet at the circ desk. It reminds us of Arthur Rackham’s magical illustration to Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which shows three...Tags: Libraries, Natural Resources, Arts and Culture, Kensington, Wildlife
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BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Gas Pipeline says third party contractor most likely caused rupture
Heavy machinery is the likely culprit behind a Sept. 21 rupture in a 26-inch natural gas pipeline near the Trapp Community, Tennessee Gas Pipeline officials said today.
Tennessee Gas Pipeline investigators said a third-party contractor operating a...Tags: Natural Gas, Manufacturing and Engineering, Natural Resources, Companies and Corporations, U.S. Department of Transportation
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News briefs for Oct. 6
Wildlife refuge open house, meeting planned Saturday
The Mary Ashby Cheek Nature Center at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Participants will have a chance to look at the new displays and...Tags: Zoology, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Science
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USDA-NRCS in Kentucky announces 2012 farm bill program participation
LEXINGTON — The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive more information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Natural Resource Industry
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Jim Beam preserve offers hikers a local option
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comDozens of feet plodded the dirt as they trekked beneath tall trees and above the Kentucky River, close enough to hear the flowing water. They were treading a Jessamine County trail off the beaten path that is open year-round for hikers and nature-lovers....Tags: Charity, Ecosystems, Social Issues, Wisconsin, Conservation
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Bishops, nuns and rabbis debate gas fracking
news@jessaminejournal.comPITTSBURGH (AP) — Bishops, nuns and rabbis are joining the environmental and social debate over natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale region, and many are seeking a balance that reflects their congregations. "We have people's lives who are...Tags: Maryland, Steven Chu, Pittsburgh, Christianity, Shareholders
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Going Green: Questions to ask before choosing an exotic pet
amandawheelerphoto@live.comWhen getting a pet, most people opt for dogs and cats. Some get livestock like cows, horses, chickens or pigs. Others decide to get more exotic pets like snakes, parrots, chinchillas or lizards. Most people know the important things to consider when...Tags: Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Pets, Endangered Species, Trinidad and Tobago
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Seminary teacher helps others discover natural beauty in palisades on Dix River
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comWhat does a seminary professor do when he needs to cut loose? For Brad Johnson of Wilmore, he cuts loose from the bank and heads upriver to show central Kentuckians beautiful treasures right in their backyards. Johnson, 46, runs Dix River Adventures...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Hobbies, Lifestyle and Leisure, Education, Indiana
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Fall is best time to establish pastures for forage
Contributing WriterThe period from late summer into early fall in Kentucky is the best time to establish the major cool season grasses such as orchardgrass, tall fescue, timothy and bluegrass for pasture or hay. These four grasses are our pasture mainstays, making up 95...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Fertilizer, Agriculture, Chemical Industry, Health
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News briefs for Jan. 19
Help available for families who can't afford heat Assistance in affording heat during the winter is available from Boyle County's local Community Action Partnership through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). A household shall be...Tags: Defense, Continuing Education, Millennium Park, Natural Gas, Natural Resources
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