April 2, 2010

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FWC monitors Northwest Florida forests for reticulated flatwoods salamanders

Endangered species monitoring an ongoing process As an ongoing study started two years ago, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), has been monitoring for the endangered reticulated flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma bishopi) in the Point Washington State Forest, Pine Log State Forest, and the Carter Tract in the Econfina Wildlife Management area. The reticulated flatwoods salamander is a split from the frosted flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum), which is found east of the Apalachicola river. Both species can only be found...

Easter egg coloring the natural way

Unique approach provides variations in color Interested in trying something new for Easter egg coloring this year?  Reneé Savary of Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay has shared her recipe to coloring eggs using fresh vegetables. Red: 2 cups of grated beets, 2 cups of water Yellow: 3 large handfuls of yellow/brown onion skins 2 tsp of turmeric 3 cups of water Blue: 1lb frozen blueberries, crushed 2 cups of water Simmer each individually for ½ hour, then strained, add to...