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Springfield’s Hidden Gem: Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

The Fall Festival is approaching fast, but that’s just one small facet of this serene and beautiful oasis in southwestern Springfield, Missouri.

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Environment

70 Arkansas Counties Still Recovering After Spring’s Disastrous Weather

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LITTLE ROCK - The unusually mild summer coupled with preparations for back-to-school have kept our minds preoccupied, but the clean-up and rebuilding from the spring tornadoes, wind storms and floods continues.

Gov. Mike Beebe declared 10 Arkansas counties…[read further]

By Lamar James, U of A Cooperative Extension

Destinations

Many Activities to Choose From as Springfield Hosts Stage 2 of Tour of Missouri

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Springfield-Greene County will host the second stage of the Tour of Missouri professional cycling race on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a variety of activities surrounding the arrival of 120 world-class competitors, including recent Tour of France and Olympic competitors.

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By Olivia O.

Backyard

Master Gardener Course Being Offered in Branson and Ozark, Missouri

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University of Missouri Extension is offering Master Gardener training courses in Branson and Ozark this fall.

“This is a great opportunity for persons interested in horticulture and gardening to learn new skills, volunteer in the community and become…[read further]

By University of Mo. Extension

Nature and Wildlife

Coordinated Effort is Rooting Out Feral Hogs

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More than 400 feral hogs have been trapped, snared or shot on state land since January, and eradication work is getting more efficient as workers gain experience tracking down elusive, prolific porkers.

The legal definition of a “feral”…[read further]

By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Outdoor Recreation

Womens’ Duck Hunting Clinics Set for October, December

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A two-part Missouri’s Outdoors Women event in October and December will offer an introductory course in waterfowl hunting. Space is limited, however, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The clinic consists of two events, a training…[read further]

By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Environment

Little Rock Sewer System to Reach Capacity Due to Excessive Rain

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In the past two days, the City of Little Rock has received an historic amount of rainfall, resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Gustav. A total of 5½ inches of rain has accumulated in a 24 hour period. This large…[read further]

By Guest Contributor

Backyard

OSU Extension Booth Offers Wild Game Food Safety Tips

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STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the season for orange hats and camouflage. While hunters practice precautions in the field, it is also important to use safe practices while field dressing, processing, cooking and preserving venison.

In the Oklahoma…[read further]

By Katie Reim, Oklahoma State University

Backyard

Bagworms Need to Be Picked and Sprayed Right Now

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The bagworm is a real nuisance pest that can cause considerable damage to some plants according to Pat Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

“The most noticeable sign of a bagworm infestation is the presence of silken…[read further]

By University of Mo. Extension

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