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It’s the first day of summer, and through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding, 4-H and youth development programs across the nation are providing youth with the opportunity to stay busy and learn while away from school. ▶https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blogs/schools-out-summer
Ladybugs or ladybird beetles are biological pest controllers par excellence who feed on a wide range of pests from aphids, to spider mites, mealy bugs, whitefly, lace bugs and corn borer eggs. 🐞
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Making your home a haven for bats is easier than it may seem. Bats may get a bad rap due to spooky myths and legends, but they are beyond helpful to humans. Having bat habitat around your home benefits for other wildlife, too! Bats are nature’s insect control, keeping mosquito populations in check - and the pests that eat your garden plants. Learn more about bats and how you can make your home a healthy and safe home for them.
http://ow.ly/UXim50Jx3vB
Teaching Climate and looking for resources? This image depicts a representative subset of the atmospheric processes related to aerosol lifecycles, cloud lifecycles, and aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions that must be understood to improve future climate predictions.
https://www.climate.gov/teaching/resources/atmospheric-processes
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Happy first day of summer!
Stay cool this summer by rolling around in your favorite mud patch, OR by visiting a refuge within the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System near you. http://ow.ly/Gmgn50JE5jQ
If you're searching for summer nature spots to find wildlife, we have suggestions. Beat the heat AND the crowds at your local national wildlife refuge: http://ow.ly/CfaR50JE5jP
📷: Bison rolling by Stephen Tamm (sharetheexperience.org)
Look for some High Temperature records to be broken today! (mainly in central Nevada). First heat of the summer, so it may feel as warm as the middle of the summer, even though it is not as hot. Try to stay cool & hydrated!
Warming trend continues today through Saturday, with much above normal temperatures. Friday is expected to see the highest temperatures, with many valleys reaching into the middle to upper 90's! (a taste of summer!). This puts northern and central Nevada, in a Moderate Heat Risk on Friday, meaning those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling (and dont forget the elderly and pets!) need to stay somewhere cool and remain hydrated. A cooling trend is not expected to provide relief until Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/lkn and click on the map for your complete 7 day forecast.
Photos from Bureau of Land Management - Nevada's post
Have you ever wondered how sand is formed? You might be surprised to learn that sand comes from many locations, sources, and environments.It can form when rocks break down from weathering and eroding, or as the by-products of living things such as single-celled, shelled organisms and even waste from fish like this parrotfish! https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sand.html
Plant these pollinator-friendly plants. 💚
The official growing season runs between June 1 and September 10. Frost and freeze advisories will be distributed as needed during this time. Take proper measures to protect sensitive plants and particularly young livestock if any such advisories are issued.
😎 Summer is right around the corner and with it comes rising temperatures. Today is – a reminder to practice sun safety, like wearing sunscreen and checking the UV index.
Photos from Bureau of Land Management's post
Scorpions might not be your favorite creature we have at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but maybe they should be!
Scorpions have one of the neatest tricks around – these nocturnal creatures glow in the dark under a blacklight. This continues long after they die, and even scorpion fossils can glow!
Scientists aren’t completely sure why they do this, but one thought is they use it to help keep them safe. If a scorpion can see that it is glowing, then it knows it isn’t completely hidden from predators looking for a snack.
Try out the blacklight trick for yourself tonight, but we recommend not doing it in your own backyard. Some things, like how many scorpions might be hiding on your palm tree, may be better left unknown.
📷: Matt Reinbold
[Image description: Close up of a black hairy scorpion at night, glowing neon blue-green underneath a blacklight.]
Photos from National Wildlife Federation's post
Photos from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)'s post
Smokey Bear Campfire Safety Steps
Smokey Bear spreads the message that "Only you can prevent wildfires", follow these important safety steps next time you have a campfire. Video by Charity Pa...
Cold front will likely bring gusty to strong winds on Thursday. This could result in areas of blowing dust. Click the link for more info and safety tips on blowing dust.
https://www.weather.gov/safety/wind-dust-storm
Teaching Climate and what makes a season? The seasons Interactive illustrates the relationships between the axial tilt of the Earth, latitude, and temperature. Several data sets (including temperature, Sun-Earth distance, daylight hours) can be generated.
https://www.climate.gov/teaching/resources/seasons-interactive
Have you ever wondered why Gambel’s quail (Callipepla gambelii) have topknots on their heads? They’re adorable, certainly, but it seems like it might be a bit in the way at times.
While both male and females have the topknot, it is much more prominent in the males. Studies have shown that the males use these to intimidate each other for status. Next time you see a covey of quail at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see if you can spot the top male – his topknot will be held high up, while others will be more flattened.
📷: Anica Mercado/BLM
[Image description: Gambel’s quail drinking water from a puddle at the picnic area at Red Spring. From the forehead area is a collection of black feathers roughly the same length of his head that curve together like a black comma. The tip of these feathers are resting in the water, creating a ripple larger than the ripple from its beak.]
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It's an owl...it's a gull...it's...a red-tailed hawk!?
It's true: Those few pigmented feathers and the dark eyes mean that, rather than being albino, this bird has a rare genetic condition called leucism. Cornell Lab estimates that out of 2 million red-tailed hawks in North America, only about 360 are leucistic, making them highly rare to see -- but this one visited Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge!
A storm system is working its way through northern Nevada delivering mountain snow and valley rain chances as well as breezy Northwest winds. Highs Tuesday will range from the middle 40s to the mid 60s, after this system exits we will get a break for the next few days.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY remains in effect for Northern Elko County for elevations above 6000 feet, through 1 PM PDT Tuesday May 3rd 2022. For total snowfall of 3” to 7”+ and Northwest winds gusting from 25 MPH to 40 MPH.
Please use caution when traveling, visibility will be reduced at times due to blowing snow and dust, and roads will be slippery especially at summits and passes. Slow down and allow extra time for travel, and follow all road restriction instructions.
Gardening Month + Food Waste Awareness Month = the perfect time to talk about compost!
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert on composting, check out our guide for innovative uses for your food scraps: https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/reducing-impact-wasted-food-feeding-soil-and-composting
First Red Wolf Pups Born in Wild Since 2018, Raising Hope for Brighter Future for Species
Center for Biological Diversity: ALBERMARLE, N.C.— For the first time in four years, a litter of pups has been born into eastern North Carolina’s struggling population of wild red wolves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Red Wolf Recovery Program staff confirmed this week that six pups wer...
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Get your wood burning appliance and chimney inspected by a certified chimney sweep this spring. Sweeps get busy in the late summer and early fall with requests for service. Schedule a visit now and get your choice of time and day! https://www.epa.gov/burnwise/wood-burning-installation-and-maintenance
Happy Earth Day! Here are a few things you can do for a healthier planet. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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You have now entered...the peak migration season.
On any given night during this time of year, millions of birds are flying across our skies on journeys spanning hundreds and even thousands of miles. Sadly, the light coming from our cities and homes can pose serious threats to these birds during their night migrations. That's why we're using on May 14th to raise awareness about the negative impacts of artificial light on birds and take steps to "dim the lights for birds at night!"
Find some crayons and recycled paper and show your Earth Day spirit!
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We created a coloring page for you to join us in our celebration. Tag us in the photo of your design and share how you’re caring for our Earth.
🖍️Find the coloring page here: https://www.epa.gov/earthday
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If you're under a Red Flag Warning due to wildfires, always listen to your local officials and follow their orders if they ask you to evacuate.
Stay cautious and make sure you have different ways to receive emergency alerts and safety tips.
More: ready.gov/wildfires
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