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On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Plant it, and they will come

Imagine no baby birds or foxes or bears. It’s pretty simple. Wildlife needs good habitat to survive and ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Skunks: Yellowjacket slayers

Have you ever thought much about skunks? Probably not. They seem forgotten until that dreadful smell hits you. ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

What’s living under Dale’s studio?

The leaves next to Dale’s studio are rustling. “Cool, it must be our resident black snake,” I thought ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

A box turtle rescue

After a long day of adding some native flowers to our garden, we decided to finish planting the ... Read more

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The wonder of fireflies

  Watching fireflies glow in the backyard makes my heart sing. Fond memories of catching them in jars ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Black Bears are smarter than you think

Every time I see a black bear wander through our property, my heart skips a beat, and I’m ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

The wondrous birds of North Carolina

One of the joys of living in the foothills is watching our numerous birds. And not just watching ... Read more

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Bees and their superpowers

Did you know when a honeybee stings you, it usually dies? And that it’s always a female bee ... Read more