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On July 18-20 The Dawson County Etowah River Experience will host an overnight kayak/canoe camping trip...
Leaves of Three, Let It Be
Symptoms of contact with poison ivy include skin inflammation and blistering, and all parts -- stems, leaves, roots, flowers and fruits -- are poisonous at all times of the year...
Jun 30, 2008
Wandering Black Bear Killed on Hwy. 20 in Forsyth County
Recent bear sightings in the metro Atlanta area underscore the importance of residents bear-proofing their garbage and making other non-natural food items such as birdseed and pet food inaccessible to bears...
Jun 30, 2008
Overstreets Contribute to Dawson County 4-H as Georgia Corn Yield Winners
Ben and Mary Joe Overstreet of Dawsonville have contributed $300 to Dawson County 4-H as a result of winning first place in the a Non-Irrigated division and the A No Till/Strip Till Non-Irrigated division of the 2007 National Corn Growers’ Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Georgia...
Jun 25, 2008
WILD Facts: A closer look at fish
The next time you go fishing, snorkeling or to the aquarium, look closely at the variety of fish you see...
Jun 25, 2008
First of 14 Butterfly Counts Begin in Georgia
National Pollinator Week couldn’t come at a more appropriate time in Georgia. The first of 14 butterfly counts across the state begin this month...
Jun 17, 2008
SNAKE!
This must be a good year for snakes! I have received a larger than normal snake related questions...
Jun 11, 2008
Great American Clean Up Declared Grass Roots Success
Several groups in Dawson County participated in this initiative, including a citizens’ clean-up at Toto Creek Park led by Kristen Kendall of Dawsonville. Dawson County Facilities, led by Director James Tolbert, performed a clean-up at the Steel Bridge, involving removal of litter from both sides of the bridge and installation of several trash receptacles...
Jun 6, 2008
Avoid Garden Pest Problems
Many times I have been asked the following question from gardeners. “What can be done to control insects and diseases without using pesticides"...
Jun 4, 2008
Litter Defiles Georgia; Cleanup Costs Millions
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that its work crews collected an astounding 973,208 pounds – more than 486 tons – of trash from the state’s roadways, in just one week...
May 30, 2008
Make Waves at the 2008 PACE Awards
Applications are now available to highlight the region’s best clean air efforts...
May 29, 2008
Summer Landscape Tips
Clark offers some really great landscape tips this week as we begin to transition from spring into summer over the next few weeks...
May 23, 2008
Eco Music Festival to Feature 100 Bands
The Fest is a 3-day annual event that will take place on head waters of the Amicalola River, just West of Amicalola Falls State Park. The goal of the Eco Music Fest is to move folks closer to becoming totally 'green' and to elevate environmental awareness to local and outward communities of North Georgia...
May 22, 2008
WILD Facts: Camo masters can also croak
If you live in or visit a wooded area with water nearby, you probably will hear the croaks of Cope’s gray treefrogs...
May 15, 2008
Local Landscape Professional Joins PLANET
Michele Mooney, with Identity Solutions of Dawsonville, recently joined the Professional Landcare Network, an association that provides ongoing educational and safety programs and features a national certification program...
May 14, 2008
Use Caution During Post-storm Cleanup
The Georgia Forestry Commission warns homeowners to beware of drive-by tree services and price gouging in the aftermath of our recent storms. The agency recommends hiring certified arborists with proof of insurance for safe debris removal...
May 13, 2008
