Nest-watchers are hoping for an Earth Day birthday for the Red-Tailed hawk chicks. live birdcam feed on my blog today at ...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Apr 24, 2012 12:43 am
Off & on for the past couple days I've been watching the bird cam. But this morning the lens was fogged, and then I had to leave my desk for a few hours....
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Apr 27, 2012 11:49 am
This week's Earth Month feature is an interview of Sandra Markle & review of her new book Waiting for Ice at...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
May 1, 2012 6:58 pm
I thought some people might be interested in checking this out. Ashlee said that parents & teachers were welcome to access these books; you're both. ~Sue FOR...
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MaryJo King
fkcars
May 10, 2012 5:15 pm
"Dream Big - READ!" Schedule of Events @ The Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System's 2012 Summer Reading Program: Sponsored by Barrick Gold of North...
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MaryJo King
fkcars
May 10, 2012 5:17 pm
PSA From: Mary Jo King Children's/YA Librarian Date: May 10, 2012 Re: "Dream Big - READ" Summer Reading Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reach for the stars...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
May 11, 2012 1:08 pm
Lots of birds talking every morning in the trees outside my window. What could they possibly have to discuss so early in the morning? Lita Judge knows - she's...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
May 18, 2012 10:42 am
I'm trying an experiment this year - leaving parts of my yard "less mowed". The idea is twofold: to reduce the amount of work (mowing) and to see if it...
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MaryJo King
fkcars
May 18, 2012 9:38 pm
"OWN THE NIGHT!" YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM June 4 through July 31, 2012 Young Adults (YA) (12 to 18 years old) don't miss the Elko County Library's...
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MaryJo King
fkcars
May 25, 2012 12:30 am
PSA: For immediate release From: Mary Jo King Children's/YA Librarian Date: May 24, 2012 The "Dream Big - Read" Summer Reading Program hosted by the Elko...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jun 1, 2012 12:39 pm
If you're looking for science things to do with kids (grandkids, after-school kids or whatever) then check out the insects. They're all about, quite active,...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jun 9, 2012 11:17 am
Every night I get moths at my window.... some are huge and sound like trapped hummingbirds as they beat their wings against my screen. read more on moths at...
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stirrupsnsage
Jun 21, 2012 10:59 am
Hi, well most homeschoolers I know have kids, so I thought there would be those here who would be interested. Or you may have friends who are having babies. It...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jun 22, 2012 2:16 pm
I've been seeing lots of spittlebugs lately - so here's to white foamy blobs on plant...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jun 29, 2012 3:14 pm
OK... dragonflies - but they "could" be dragons. Check it out at http://archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/06/dragons-in-sky.html...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jul 6, 2012 10:57 am
I remember my mom saying I walked at a snail's pace.... not true. Snails move about 12 inches a minute - though that could be because they have only one foot. ...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jul 13, 2012 3:44 pm
Looking for Sciency things to do with your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids....? Check out things under logs at Archimedes Notebook...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jul 23, 2012 10:45 am
It's National Moth Week - a great time to get to know the less celebrated lepidoptera in our neighborhood. This week I'll be posting something moth-related...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Jul 25, 2012 1:00 pm
Hi all, Every day this week I'm posting cool books about moths - great for extending your night field trips or as resources for those whose IHIPs include...
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MaryJo King
fkcars
Jul 25, 2012 7:32 pm
PSA Elko County Library - Children's Dept. July 25, 2012 The summer is quickly coming to a close, and so is the Elko County Library's Summer Reading Program....
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MaryJo King
fkcars
Aug 7, 2012 6:50 pm
Library Crafts The Elko County Library is offering After School Crafts for children ages 5 and up. The crafts will be Wednesday afternoons from 3:30pm to...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Aug 10, 2012 12:35 pm
I know summer is all about chasing fireflies, hiking through streams and playing in the mud. But there are rainy days (we can hope) and hot afternoons where...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Aug 24, 2012 6:50 pm
Whether you're heading to the beach or the kitchen counter for some science exploration, here's a couple books to help you connect with the ocean. One about...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Aug 31, 2012 12:39 pm
It's STEM Friday - and today I'm wondering how the world looks from an ant's point of view. ...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Sep 7, 2012 12:57 pm
It's STEM Friday and I'm thinking about the worms in my garden and in my compost bin. Today's post features "Yucky Worms" ...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Sep 10, 2012 2:42 pm
On the off chance any of you are interested in the common core state standards, science writer Melissa Stewart is posting an ongoing conversation of how to...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Sep 14, 2012 7:21 pm
Yesterday I took a field trip to the bridge across Catatonk Creek. It's the bridge that's closed, the bridge that trees are starting to take foothold....
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stirrupsnsage
Sep 15, 2012 5:10 pm
Hi there,?I'm just wondering if this is?still a good place to reach fellow homeschooler in the area? We are in Ruby Valley and are wondering if there are any...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Sep 25, 2012 3:07 pm
Hi all, I posted a quick note on some bee research today, and hope that y'all checked in on STEM Friday even though I was a couple thousand miles away from my...
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Sue Heavenrich
candorwriter
Sep 28, 2012 4:59 pm
This week for STEM Friday I've posted a review of a new series of books about "tiny, creepy critters" - you know: the things that bite your legs, compost...
