Kids ‘bugged out’ at day camp

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:00:41 +0000

Kids ‘bugged out’ at day camp
ALDA — Kids were “bugged out” on Thursday at the Nebraska Nature & Visitor Center after they collected bugs from traps they set out earlier this week.

St. Thomas’ Outreach Camp is a breath of fresh air to city youth

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:59:55 +0000

St. Thomas’ Outreach Camp is a breath of fresh air to city youth
For four weeks, St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh, welcomes inner-city children at its Summer Outreach Camp. Campers spend their days enjoying a change of scenery among St. Thomas’ 40 acres to explore nutrition, nature and arts and crafts.

Community of rare gibbons found in Vietnam

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:01:59 +0000

Community of rare gibbons found in Vietnam
The lively morning calls of a rare species of gibbon has led to the discovery of the only known “viable” community of the talkative primates in remote Vietnamese forests, conservationists said Monday.

‘Moweaqua Missile’ shoots ahead of pack at La Salle Speedway

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:07:14 +0000

‘Moweaqua Missile’ shoots ahead of pack at La Salle Speedway
LASALLE— Mother Nature has robbed race enthusiasts of their need for speed on far too many occasions this season at La Salle Speedway. The Wednesday night makeup of the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals was finally a reality with 29 competitors from

Mayor and her successor think in the long term

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:00:09 +0000

Mayor and her successor think in the long term
Patience, for elected officials, is becoming a necessary virtue. Government, by its very nature, means playing the waiting game these days as budgets grow tighter.

Checks and Balances: Apex Predators and the Balance of Nature

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:00:48 +0000

Checks and Balances: Apex Predators and the Balance of Nature
I’m told that I’m not a lot of good when it comes to being diplomatic. So I apologise now for upsetting some people. That’s not the object of this piece but it is bound to happen because I can’t see any way around it.

Louisiana man turns self in on rape charges in San Antonio

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:04:23 +0000

Louisiana man turns self in on rape charges in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — A man awaiting trial in Louisiana on charges of molestation of a juvenile, aggravated crime against nature and oral sexual battery has allegedly turned himself in for similar allegations in San Antonio. Alan Stakes drove to San Antonio to turn himself in Thursday after hearing his alleged victims also filled charges in the city, according to his attorney, Tommy Guilbeau. Stakes …

Fort Worth Nature Center plans family programs for July

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:59:59 +0000

Fort Worth Nature Center plans family programs for July
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge has several family programs, classes and activities this month. Take a hike led by a naturalist to learn about the wildlife, or kids age 5 and up can view critters while touring a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River in canoes.

India probes deadly Mumbai bomb blasts

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:05:17 +0000

India probes deadly Mumbai bomb blasts
India’s home minister said Thursday that crude bombs hidden to cause maximum injuries were used in the triple Mumbai blasts that killed 17, as investigators began their hunt for the perpetrators.

Let’s Talk About Birds: The world of penguins

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:48:26 +0000

Let’s Talk About Birds: The world of penguins
This is one of a series presented by the National Aviary, America’s bird zoo. The National Aviary works to inspire a respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. Of the more than 10,000 species of birds on Earth, perhaps none are as pervasively popular with humans than penguins.