"Nature's Best Hope" by Doug Tallamy
This article is a continuation of advice from Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope. The focus is on yard tips and a good way to get rid of mosquitoes without harming other beneficial insects with insecticides or bug zappers. Don’t Spray and Fertilize Lawns • Most native plants are adapted to low nitrogen soil. • […]
Pom-Pom's death saddened lake residents
Highland Lake’s nesting pair of loons chose a safe spot this year to nest. The east side of the island and within the No Wake area of the Narrows is typically quieter and protected from waves. On June 26, one chick was seen swimming alongside an adult and sitting on the adult’s back. For several […]
Chicks should hatch in early July
It was official that our loon pair were beginning to nest on the east side of the island on May 28. As I write this update, they are 19 days into a 28- to 30-day gestation period. Sometime between June 26 and June 28 — if all goes well — we should see some chicks […]
Registration for walks is required
The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust has scheduled two walks for July. Both walks require registration. On Tuesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 PM, there will be a geology walk on the Webb/Crowell property in Sutton. Chuck Bolduc, local geologist, will lead, along with Ausbon Sargent staff. Registration is required, and space is limited. […]
Helpful Tips from NH Lakes Assoc.
This helpful information from the New Hampshire Lakes Association is being offered by the Andover Conservation Commission to bring attention to ways Andover residents can play a part in keeping their lakes healthy. Now that the weather is getting warmer, we are all drawn to our lakes. All of us need to do what we […]
Response to author's April article
Last month I wrote about the importance of creating habitat for pollinators and Doug Tallamy’s ideas for establishing Home Grown National Parks. Based on questions I received from Beacon readers’ here are some resources for getting plants, advice, and preschool through grade 12 project grants. Milkweed: Usually I collect milkweed pods in the fall, but […]
