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Creature Feature – The Northern Raccoon
July 31, 2018, No Comments

Northern raccoons are one of our most widespread and easily recognized mammals in New York State.  Some folks find them ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Fish for Ponds
July 16, 2018, No Comments

During pond season and I do get people asking me about the different types of fish that go in ponds. One is the Premium ...

Today is All that Matters – The Golden Principles, Part 1
July 16, 2018, No Comments

Every Day You are Born Anew. Today, ‘Who You Be’, scene by scene, is All that truly Matters. Those two sentences can ...

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Creature Feature – Dragonflies
July 16, 2018, No Comments

There are over 5,000 species of dragonflies living all across the globe.  They belong to the scientific order classific ...

Today is All that Matters – Freedom
June 18, 2018, No Comments

For about 20 years, I’ve been asking students, clients, and strangers 3 Questions, with the first being, ‘What do yo ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Fiddlers
June 18, 2018, No Comments

A lot of people come to me and wonder why their fiddler crab died. Fiddler crabs are only semi-aquatic, meaning they liv ...

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Creature Feature – Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
June 18, 2018, No Comments

The tiny ruby-throated hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America.  In sunlight, it’s bril ...

Today is All that Matters – ‘Two Gifts to Give the Men in Your Life for Father’s Day’
June 7, 2018, No Comments

If I had a Magic Wand and I could create the perfect Gifts for You to give to all the males in your life this FatherR ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Glofish
June 7, 2018, No Comments

The fluorescent color in GloFish is produced by an inherited fluorescent protein gene that is passed from generation to ...

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Creature Feature – Caution: Turtle Crossing!
June 7, 2018, No Comments

This time of year, as the days warm up, turtles strike out in search of forage, territory and mates.  As well, female t ...