Howell Woods: June 2014

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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

All photos were taken by and are copyright property of James and Wade Giddens.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!

Sign up for the Howell Woods Summer Camp 2014 today!

Other upcoming events below, for full list and additional details, please visit the Howell Woods website

**JUNE CANOE TRIPS**

Video and photos will be posted soon from the June 7th trip.

It was amazing!

June 7th, 11th, 25th & 28th; 8am-4pm Get ready to paddle on this 12 mile guided trip down the Neuse River! Our journey will begin at Howell Woods and will end at Richardson Bridge, with tons of wildlife to see along the way! Canoes and transportation back to Howell Woods are provided. Participants will need to bring water, bagged lunch, bug spray and sunscreen. If interested, please contact us at 919-938-0115 for more information and to register! $15/participant/trip, maximum of 10 participants per trip.

Longleaf Pine Ecosystem
June 28th
10am-12pm $10.00
In this class, we will learn the basics about our state tree, the Longleaf Pine. We will discuss the history and the future of this truly diverse ecosystem. Students will learn the importance of prescribed fire and plant longleaf seedlings in one of our restoration areas.

Buggin’ Out with NC Insects
July 12th
9am-11am $15.00
We’ll break out the magnifying glass in this class to take a closer look at some of the things we commonly find crawling around in NC. Bring a hat, as we’ll be taking this class outdoors to find some live specimens!

Beekeeping at a Glance
July 19th
10am-12pm $15.00
This class will give a quick introduction to beginner beekeepers. In class, we will cover anatomy, social behaviors, and activities of bees. We will then go outside to identify bee-loving plants and take a look at our hives here on the property. This class has limited space, so register early! Ages 10+

What’s the deal with Weeds?
August 9th
10am-12pm $10.00
What is a weed? Students will learn common weed identification and discuss mechanical and chemical control.

To register for an event contact Jordan Astoske jtastoske@johnstoncc.edu (919) 938-0115

To see an entire list of programs please click the newsletter link on our Homepage.

June 2014

In June we're featuring the hummingbirds of Howell Woods.

Also there are the latest photos of the vegetable garden below.

Hummingbirds are a special attraction to bird lovers at Howell Woods. You won't be able to stand long at the Learning Center without hearing the sound of hummingbirds buzzing, chirping, and chasing each other around the feeders. Suggested mix for attracting hummingbirds is 4 parts water and one part sugar.