Local rescue holds annual fundraiser to benefit neglected, abused horses Story submitted Choco came to Triple R Horse Rescue after his plight was reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. The morning…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Who are you calling a shrimp?
Chances are you’ve never seen a shrimp like this before. A Florida fisherman got more than he bargained for when he pulled an 18-inch-long shrimp-like creature from the water while doing some…
Camphor trees
The flu season is hanging on with a vengeance in Jefferson County, recent spring like weather notwithstanding. The symptoms range from the inconvenient to extreme discomfort. One universal symptom is respiratory distress….
Ten ways summer camp can change your child’s life
Story Submitted Summer camp is all about transformation. Camp counselors become role models. Bunkmates learn healthy conflict-resolution. Even the shy kids make new friends. “Parents often notice a big difference when their…
Honeybees
The polychromatic displays of Spring 2018 are located high and low, in residential and rural areas and seemingly without end. The blooms foretell the likelihood of the next generation of plants, but…
Squirrels
Here are six reasons to start loving these nutty critters Story Submitted Squirrels often get a bad rap. They raid bird feeders. They can chew through just about anything. They dart out…
Arbor Day in Monticello
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of National Arbor Day the City of Monticello gave away 42 fruit, ornamental, and shade trees to be planted inside the city limits, in celebration…
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in February
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety internet-completion course on Feb. 24, in Jefferson County. Students who have taken the online course and wish to…
The Wild-Side with Jerry Walls
NORTH FLORIDA’S WILD TURKEYS If you spend any time outdoors in Madison or Jefferson County at one time or another you have seen or will see a wild turkey or two or…
“Amazing Animals” comes to North Florida
Story Submitted Amazing Animals is now conducting fun, educational and interactive programs in schools, libraries, camps, special events, zoos, fund raisers, birthday parties, nature centers, plant nurseries, resorts and more in North…
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