Welcome to my photoblog on:
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center
I found this arrowhead when I was photographing the garden. Nice! As I held it, I wondered how long ago some Native American had used
this. This reminded me we were not the first inhabitants of this land. We inherited a pristine planet. It is my
hope that we leave our planet clean, healthy and rich with resources for
future generations. Please consider voting for politicians that are
environmentally conscious.
My name is James. I am a senior at South Johnston High School in Benson, NC.
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To learn more about Howell Woods, please see my previous posts for info, photos, and videos.
If you've never been to Howell Woods I hope this blog will peak your
interest enough that you will visit. It is a treasure located in
Johnston County and one of my favorite places.
To visit the Howell Woods website, click on the link below.
http://www.johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods/
Jordan Astoske
Director of Howell Woods
jtastoske@johnstoncc.edu
(919) 938-0115 ext. 221
"Have a great day, spend it outdoors!"
James
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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!
Sign up for the Howell Woods Summer Camp 2014 today!
May 2014 Photoblog
The May photoblog focuses on the vegetable garden. Although the garden is mostly for education purposes, the produce is donated to area churches food pantries. In addition to the garden photos I am highlighting the natural areas around the learning center. The plants and inhabitants of the nearby areas are diverse and create a spark of interest. In a future blog I will touch more on the native plants garden. Be sure to check back in early June as I will be highlighting the hummingbirds of Howell Woods. Some great photos of hummingbirds to post.
Lastly see the latest trail video at the end of this month's post. You can compare it to the one from 2 months ago to see how things have changed.
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| Howell Woods' Garden 2014 |
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| Okra |
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| Cucumbers |
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| Squash |
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| Onions |
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| Eggplant |
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| Beans |
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| Corn |
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| View of Garden and Chickens |
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| Chicken pen |
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| Chickens |
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| Garden at learning center. Cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes. |
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| Peppers and tomatoes |
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| This is from 2013, same area |
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| Passion Fruit Flower |
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| Closeup view of the pond |
There are several different species of local birds that visit the feeders outside the learning center.
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| Redheaded Woodpecker |
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| Iris |
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| Pond Flowers |
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| Pond Flowers Closeup |
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| Plants around pond |
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| Plants around pond |
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| Plants around pond |
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| Flowers around pond |
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| Bird feeders |
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| Behind the learning center |
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| Behind the learning center |
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| Bird Feeders |
Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. -Aldo Leopold
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| Frog in my hand |
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| Grasses |
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| Me with a black snake that was climbing this pine tree attempting to raid the bird box higher in the tree. |
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| Grey Squirrel |
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| One of many birdhouses at Howell Woods |
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| Frog enjoying lily pond |
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| Frogs and more frogs |
Young raccoon at dusk helping itself to the delicious contents of the bird feeder.
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| Busted Again! |
Check out the latest trail video taken 5-25-14
Compare the differences between March 15 and May 25. Notice the contrast between seasons.
March 15 Trail Video
