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Some Thoughts on the West, Texas, Fertilizer Plant Disaster

When I first heard the news about the West, Texas, fertilizer facility explosion, I was shocked like everyone else that... more

Spring Fling & Outdoor Expo

Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the first annual Spring Fling and Outdoor Expo April 5... more

Ants! Ants! Ants! Webinar Set for March 1

The second Don’t Bug Me webinar set for Friday, March 1 discusses tramp ant species such as tawny crazy... more

Clean Hands for Valentine’s Day – Spread Love, Not Germs

Soon we will hear “Happy Valentine’s Day” wishes on this special day.  However, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candy... more

A Healthy Home

Your home should be a place of comfort and safety. It is a place where we spend more time than... more

A future bamboo industry in Alabama?

Hey folks, bamboo is a unique and fascinating plant that has been used widely for many years as an ornamental in Alabama. Unfortunately, bamboo can... more

Backyard Wildlife Exhibit Garners a Win at Baldwin County Fair

​The Annual Baldwin County Fair was held on September 25-29, 2012, … at the... more

Coyotes becoming problem for urban areas

Our own Dr. Jim Armstrong, Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator & Professor, featured on Auburn University's WireEagle: Coyotes have long inhabited... more

Rain Garden Certification Workshop in Auburn!

As homeowners... more

Have you been to a garden center lately?

If so, did you notice how much a bale of pine straw costs?  Most pine straw currently sold in retail... more


Elements of Surprise: Don't Get Caught Off Guard by E-Waste Contaminants

old computer monitors When you replace your electronic devices have you ever wondered what happens to unused or discarded items? Essentially, they exist as electronic waste (e-waste). By definition, e-waste is electronic products used for data processing, telecommunications, or entertainment in households and businesses that are outdated, broken, or cannot be fixed. Materials used in these products are often toxic because they are made with harmful chemicals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, and hexavalent chromium. If misused or mishandled, these chemicals can create serious health hazards. Learning about these hazardous substances and how they contaminate our environment and food and water supplies will help prepare you to recycle or to properly dispose of these products.   more...