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Fake spiderwebs are a real fright for wildlife

September 28, 2022- Forest Preserve District Will County

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Talk about the tangled webs we weave. Those fake spiderwebs that give your house a creepy Halloween feel are even scarier than you might think for wildlife, because they can be a literal death trap.

Much like real spiderwebs trap insects, those fake ones do too. And it’s not just teeny, tiny insects that can get caught in the sticky strings. Birds can get entangled in the fake webs, and so can any small animals that are not strong enough to break free, Treehugger reports.

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Hello autumn: 7 fun fall activities for kids in metro Atlanta

September 13, 2022- Access Atlanta

By Gabrielle Garza

In Georgia, there is truly nothing else like the fall season. When there’s cooler weather and the leaves change into a variety of vibrant colors, it makes for the perfect time to get outdoors with the kids to enjoy all sorts of family-friendly fall activities.

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One tank trips: The ultimate guide to 10 Georgia nature centers

July 11, 2022- Access Atlanta

By Gabrielle Garza

It’s always a great time to go outside and explore, no matter the weather or season. If you want to make it an afternoon trip or a full day trip, we’ve got you covered with 10 amazing nature centers not far from Atlanta.

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Georgia Gwinnett College students take field trip to Chattahoochee

Interdisciplinary field trip teaches lessons in writing, the environment

July 9, 2022- Gwinnett Daily Post

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) students majoring in environmental science and English participated in a field trip to study, explore and understand the Chattahoochee River. This unique watershed, which runs from North Georgia to the Florida border, offers a chance for students, whose majors are very different to understand how their areas of study can align to benefit this natural resource.

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Perfect time to encounter butterflies in Roswell

July 8, 2022- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

By Karen Huppertz

July is the perfect month to enjoy the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s butterfly encounter. The event, running now through Aug. 7 at CNC, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell, is in partnership with Northside Hospital.

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Monarch counts may not be as dire, but researchers are divided

June 30, 2022- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

By Spencer Donovan

Georgia Raiford began planting flowers at her Sandersville home — about 30 miles east of Milledgeville — in 2014. She said she always felt like “you should have some fresh flowers in your house if you could.” Then she noticed they attracted butterflies.

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Paddlers set out on 112-mile Chattahoochee excursion

Jul 27, 2022- Albany Herald

By Carlton Fletcher

ATLANTA — A group of some 40 paddlers left from Settles Bridge in Gwinnett County on a seven-day, 112-mile journey on the Chattahoochee River to the upper reaches of West Point Lake in Heard County as part of Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2022.

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5 creative places in Atlanta to throw your bestie a baby shower

June 13- Access Atlanta

By Kelly Sundstrom

A mom-to-be deserves a well-thought-out baby shower where she can kick back, relax and enjoy the party. Am I right?! And since you won’t want to throw your bestie just any ordinary baby shower — you’ve come to the right place!

All around Atlanta you’ll find fabulous places to host her baby shower that will suit her personal style.

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Best Birding Hotspots in Georgia

May 27, 2022- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

By Hunter Boyce

According to the Audubon Society, some of the best birding hotspots are right here in Georgia, so gear up and get ready for your best bird watching experience. From Augusta to Savannah to Atlanta, here are the best places to bird watch in the Peach State.

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15 Things to do in Roswell, Georgia

May 17, 2022- Life in the USA
By Kelly

Roswell is a favorite of locals and tourists alike and offers a great selection of various activities. Come and visit attractions such as the famous Canton Street, Southern Trilogy home tours, theaters, ghost walks, and locally-owned shops, or unwind and relax near the Chattahoochee River.

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