While, in winter, there is no 100% safe space to hide from attackers or keep from freezing, for small rodents, but they have developed a sub surface place to survive the ravages of winter. In this microclimate it stays 32 degrees or above. Learn how it forms and what animals use it. And the effect on the plants above them. (The author of the article has a friendly sense of humor)
NEWS on 16 local businesses —
==expanded offerings
==openings
==closings
==licenses/permits
==construction
==news on: bank, restaurant, bar, post office, flowers, coffee, dance, veterinary, hotel, cabins, and more
(Last week open for Stone Cup and Sage+Grace )
Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens UPDATE
==You will be astounded by the number of plants being added to the garden
==learn about the Little Library, including booklets and brochures
==Volunteer! be a part of making the garden grown, and meet new friends
==Addtl items, like t-shirt, wooden bench, and more
Why are caterpillars great food for birds? how do they and humans get their carotenoids? how much and what does a mother bird feed her young?
We have fewer birds, and insects, and a non sustainable population. == what can you do to help?
==lists of native trees
==golden rod tips
==native plant finder
==resource links
News Brief
CEMEX, LYons, is increasing production of Portland limestone cement (PLC) at its plant in Lyons, Colo., with the environmentally friendly, lower carbon building material expected to become the plant’s primary product by this summer.
Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held during the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. – SATURDAY Nov 17th
OCTOBER BUSINESS MONTH
==HANDICRAFTS==4 NEW!
==Sage +Grace (plants)
==HJB Designs (leather)
==Nomads (jewelry)
==Pharr Out Design (wood)
Information on the Lyons Garden Club Home Tour, on 6/19/21. Buying tickets, getting maps, making donations, homes and guides.
Several news bulletins – seed swap and seed library – tomato plant fundraiser – corner market carrying annuals (flowers) – hardware store has tools and seeds and more
Coordinator Garmina Fairfax predicts a busy season of planting flowers and trees for Rocky Mtn Botanic Gardens. See their progress. Plus, plant fundraiser on May 22, takes place at the Gardens for the first time.
