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Creature Feature – Eastern Phoebe
April 20, 2020, No Comments

The Eastern Phoebe is just one of several spring migrants that has recently returned to our region this spring. Other bi ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Bettas
April 6, 2020, No Comments

First I’d like to say we are still open and our new hours are below. I hope everyone is well.  A lot of customers ...

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Creature Feature – Bald Eagle Nests
April 6, 2020, No Comments

A bonded eagle pair begins building a nest a month or two in advance of their brood’s arrival.  Constructed with inte ...

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Creature Feature – Walleye
March 25, 2020, No Comments

Renowned for its sweet and mild white meat, the coveted walleye gets its name from its pearlescent eyes. This milky appe ...

Yoga Can Help You Find More Enjoyment In Life
March 16, 2020, No Comments

Sap is moving in the trees, from deep in the ground up through the sturdy trunks, all the way to the tips of the highest ...

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Creature Feature – Snow Geese
March 16, 2020, No Comments

Spring is coming!  It’s time to keep our eyes and ears open for migrating snow geese passing overhead in huge, noisy ...

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Creature Feature – The Virginia Opossum
February 26, 2020, No Comments

The opossum is homely but remarkable.  It’s mostly grayish-white, with dark legs, a pointy snout and hairless ears.  ...

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Creature Feature – Fisher Facts
February 10, 2020, No Comments

The fisher is a member of the weasel family.  It was nearly eradicated by early settlers, but has made a strong comebac ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Peacocks
February 10, 2020, No Comments

I get a lot of people wanting peacock cichlids. Malawi Peacocks are arguably some of the prettiest African Cichlids offe ...

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Creature Feature – The Pileated Woodpecker
January 30, 2020, No Comments

The pileated woodpecker is quite large (crow-sized) making it easy to distinguish from our other resident tree tappers. ...