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Preying Mantis

Living Off of The Land Week 9

November 22, 2016 - Earth Friends

Although we normally start with a check in circle, it is more important to read the energy of the group to decide what to do. Thusly, we decided not to… Read more »

Tags: clay creek Dogbane Earth Friends Hairy Bittercress Irvine Irvine Nature Center Living Off of The Land milkweed Northern Harrier Preying Mantis Preying Mantis Egg Sac Riddles Rut tracks

Forest Explorers Week 6

October 29, 2016 - Earth Friends

You never know what you will discover around here! The old saying- “you can’t step into the same river twice” rings true with us this week. We started with a… Read more »

Tags: Bat and moth Dead Racoon Forest Explorers Garter snake Irvine Irvine Nature Center Musk Preying Mantis Racoon Story Stump seats Tunnel

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