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Scenic Trail Steephead Talk

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:43:16 -0500

Naturalist D. Bruce Means on Florida Scenic Trail in the Nokuse Plantation talks about a steephead formation area. The hikers were the first on this section of the trail, at the opening, October 25, 2008. This video is not used commercially, to make money, only for public free environmental education purposes. See brucemeans.com for more. See more info on steepheads on this page: brucemeans.com/sci-article.htm

Prescribed Burn at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:52:31 -0400

September 10, 2008 prescribed burn at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in northern California. This burn was implemented to reduce nonnative plants that compete for water and sunlight with the native vernal pool and alkali meadow habitat. Nonnative plants also increase the fire risk to adjacent homes and the rare and endangered animals living in these habitats.

Prescribed Burn: Searles Prairie Natural Area 03.04.2009

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:23:05 -0400

This prescribed burn was conducted at Searles Prairie Natural Area by the ANHC burn crew. Searles Prairie NA is a 10-acre remnant of a once extensive Ozark tallgrass prairie. The site is located near Rogers, Arkansas. Fire is a critical component of grasslands as it helps to remove thatch, return nutrients to the soil, and limit invasion by trees and shrubs.

Spot burning oaks

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:49:22 -0500

US Fish and Wildlife crew took time to spot burn (start the burn at the tree) many oaks in the burn unit in order to maximize chances that a hot headfire would not completely top-kill them. Oak wilt in this unit has wiped out most of the canopy, which is good for some things and not so good for others.

Caffeine, Your Kids, and YOU

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:56:46 -0400

Caffeine. It seems like its everywhere these days. Coffees, teas, and energy drinks are common sources of caffeine enjoyed by adults. But ... all » for our young people, the primary source of caffeine is in carbonated beverages. Caffeine content in these beverages can range from twenty to fifty, sixty, even seventy milligrams. Now, its important to realize that kids these days don't have to go to some shady coffee shop or cafe to get caffeinated beverages; many can get some from their friends, from school, or even from their own home.

Wild Animals, Domesticated Humans: the zoo and modern society

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:41:52 -0400

Wild Animals, Domesticated Humans is a research-based, short subject documentary focusing on two interrelated subjects: 1) the relationship between humans and wildlife in a postindustrial society and 2) the duality between the educational and entertainment aspects of zoological parks. Through interviews with exhibit curators, zoo representatives, and zoo enthusiasts the goals and challenges of these facilities are explored with inter-cut footage of zoo patrons and animals in the exhibits.

"Moments" trailer

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:22:08 -0400

After the past, before the future, there are only moments.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley: Compilation 2008

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:01:25 -0400

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley collect their thoughts for a compilation video!