The white-breasted nuthatch is one of a kind. Photo by Larry Jordan. Perhaps you have seen white-breasted nuthatches in your yard. They’re heart-warming little clowns, upside down more than right side up, with quizzical smiles in their dished-up bills, and… Continue Reading
If you stroll along the river much lately you likely see a brown bird the size of a handspan strolling, too. But you might notice that, unlike you, it is busy poking about the shoreline for insects and crustaceans, and… Continue Reading
For anyone who had landscaping that experienced burn related trauma due to the Carr Fire or recent local fires and needs replacement trees, shrubs or plants, Shasta College and the Shasta Master Gardeners will be having a plant giveaway on… Continue Reading
Shasta College is pleased to offer their ever-popular Vineyard Care class (AGVIT-81, section number S4470) on Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. starting on March 13, 2021. The course will meet in the Organic Vineyard at the College once per week until… Continue Reading
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Don’t panic. Never fear, you still have time to make something chocolate for either your sweetheart or yourself (or both). I have three perfect recipes for you. First, I give you this absolutely terrific brownie… Continue Reading
This male western bluebird tends his family in a woodpecker-carved oak at Lema Ranch. Photograph by Larry Jordan There’s a little piece of sky fluttering through the neighborhoods and neighbor-woods of the North State. Actually, many little pieces. But they… Continue Reading
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