Fall Hiking, and Acorn Counts!

Wandering About Nature Today-Last year along the Eastern seaboard we had a devastsating crop outcome for Acorns. This is an important food source for our wildlife, and in most cases, the last chance to both store away a winter cache, as well as those extra calories to survive the winter! Scientists believe it was related to unusally wet weather patterns. There were reports of animals starving to death, and thin Squirrels appearing on peoples property that had Oak Trees that would normally be producing a mast crop this time of year. I was in the Cherokee National Forest hiking last year, and the crop covered the forest floor with a wide variety to choose from. I would like a rough count and surviellance reports from anyone hiking in this region if possible. It dosen't have to be scienctific, just a visual report. I am interested in this years crop output, as it relates to the Eastern Seaboard from Georgia up through New England! I can't be everywhere, so from time to time I request alittle assistance! Thanks, and Happy Hiking!

Great Day With Womens Club & Other Authors

Wandering About Nature Today-Had a great day with the Womens Club. Thank-you for the gracious invitation, and the opportunity to read, share and meet alot of interesting people!!! The open invitation I extended for any assistance with your Conservation Committee still stands, and I look forward to working with you on our future Conservation & Green Projects!

A New Day-A New Green Opportunity!

Good Morning,
My green task today will be to Educate & Encourage community members on how to start going green at home without it costing a cent, and without being 'mentally' overwhelming. Many people just don't know where to start, so today, we'll take care of that!! My Talk show "The Naturalist Forum" on UTalkNews" will be up & running in a couple of weeks, and I would like for all of you who have any questions, ideas to contribute, or comments to please feel free to do so. I will check back later in the day, hopefully, with inspiring news on the outcome of my afternoon! Tell me-What did you do Green today?