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How to Adopt A Tree

By philanthropy

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An article for the environmentally conscience on how to adopt a tree. Easy to do process that will leave you feeling good about yourself and the planet... more »

How to Become a Master Naturalist

By D L Decker

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If you have spent years enjoying nature and the outdoors, it’s only natural to want to share your interest with others. The Master Naturalist program, available in a number of states, offers you a chance to become a local expert. The program is ... more »

How to befriend a squirrel

By NewOrleansGirl

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Befriending a squirrel takes time and patience, but the results are quite rewarding. Follow these instructions and you, too, will have a squirrel friend (and his family) greeting you everytime you walk out the door... more »

How to Benefit from Nature

By D L Decker

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To combat the negative effects of stress-filled lifestyle, researchers in the field of architecture, environmental psychology and other sciences are pointing to natural solutions. Studies have shown that the human animal benefits from exposure to ... more »

How to Build a Tide Pool

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Small or large, a natural tide pool is an area of seawater formed in the rocky places near the ocean. Tide pools offer habitats for sea creatures and plants during low tide and fill when the tide is high. Build your own version of a tide pool ... more »

How to Collect Seeds From Clematis

By JDBRobinson

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Collecting seeds from neighborhood plants is an easy way to have new and different varieties of plants in your garden. Clematis is a beautiful and varied type of plant. Here are the techniques to finding and gathering Clematis seeds that have ... more »

How to Determine if a Wild Animal Needs Assistance

By acopro13

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So you think that you may have orphaned, injured or displaced wildlife in your yard? Before you pick up the phone to contact Animal Control, observe the animal and gather information. If you do not know who provides animal control service for ... more »

How to enjoy your summer on a buget

By Cateeto

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Summer is quite possibly the most exciting time of the year for most people filled with great expectations and goals. Some vacation, others buy into great summer fashions. What do you do? Sometimes we have a budget to keep to and though it ... more »

How to Feed Sand Crabs

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Walking along the beach, you may have noticed sand crabs burying themselves in the sand, or you may have even felt one pinch your toes while standing in shallow water. Sand crabs are quite small and reside at the shoreline where they feed on ... more »

How to find trees with fairies

By kjswitz2

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Not all trees are good for fairies. They need different things of a tree to survive! This is sort of a guide for fairy trees... more »

How to Garden With Children

By LaughingRedhead

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You'd like to have a nice garden AND not have it trampled by the rugrats. Children and dirt are a great combination! With a little planning and patience, you will find that gardening can be a fun and educational collaboration between you and ... more »

How to go Day Hiking near Birmingham, Alabama

By Paul McDaniel

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Many fantastic day hikes and day hiking opportunities abound in and around Birmingham, Alabama due to the area being located in the spectacular Ridge and Valley physiographic province. The parallel ridges and valleys offer up a variety of hiking ... more »

How to grow organic tomatoes in containers

By mackmonte

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You can easily grow your own fresh, organic tomatoes, even in the smallest gardens!.. more »

How to have fun when your broke

By brandy1123

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to have fun with kids, when your broke.. more »

How to help a baby bird that fell out of its nest

By WendyRenee

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Sometimes you come across a baby bird or nestling that is hopping or stumbling around your yard. There once was an old wives tale that if you touched the bird, you would leave your scent and the mother would abandon it. I've learned that this ... more »

How to Help Kids Appreciate Nature

By Judy Ford

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Parents don’t need buckets of money to entertain kids during summer. There’s an entire universe of entertainment outdoors. Kids hooked on the natural wonders of the world don’t complain about being bored because they can always find entertainment ... more »

How to Help the Arctic Refuge

By meemee67

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Global warming effects us all but after seeing an Arctic Tale, you will know what is effected the most. The Arctic is in distress and changing more rapidly with every season due to global warming. In 2040 there may not be any ice in the Arctic at ... more »

How to Identify an Oak Tree

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Going on a hike or taking the kids on a short walk through the park can be an educational experience. There are many varieties of oak trees, but some general knowledge about how to identify them can help you spot one on your next trip into the woods... more »

How to Identify Hedgehog Mushrooms

By DogMan7

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Mushroom lovers classify the Hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum) as a choice edible mushroom in the tooth fungus family, none of which are poisonous. Identify the Hedgehog mushroom, also known as the Sweet Tooth Mushroom, by characteristics of ... more »

How to Identify Southwestern Plants

By Meredith Simonds

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Is it a tree or a bush? Is it a cactus or a succulent? Is it a flower or a weed? Find out by learning how to identify Southwestern plants, from the southeast coast of California through the dry deserts of Arizona to the rural plains of West Texas... more »

How to Improvise Some Camping Equipment

By Left-hander

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Campers are a very innovative group. Living outdoors (weather permitting) as comfortably as possible with few conveniences, they are improvisation masters (like “MacGyver”!) getting double and triple duty out of everything they use. Here are a ... more »

How to Lead an Interpretive Nature Hike

By LindsayMorris

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A brush with nature does a mind and body good. Pass it on... as an interpretive nature guide! Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that people who volunteer outdoors (such as hike leaders and naturalists) are ... more »

How to Make A Raccoon Feeder

By *Janet Ford

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If you are looking to attract raccoons to an area, this is how you can make one out of nothing but an old tire. We use them to train our coonhound puppies to find fresh raccoon scent... more »

How to Make a Snow Shake

By Meadowlark

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Snow Shakes are made with fresh fallen snow to make a delicious drink if you are brave enough to want an ice cold drink on a cold winter day! Snow shakes are easy and fun to make and kids especially love to make them... more »

How to Make an Igloo

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Knowing how to build an igloo can be the difference between life and death when you are out in arctic conditions. Igloos provide a sheltered area strong enough to withstand a hurricane and warm enough to keep you alive in subzero temperatures... more »

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