Bird Feeding 101: Getting Started
Cary, NC — How can we attract birds to our homes this winter? This is easily accomplished and fairly inexpensive to do, but there are still some matters to consider when bird feeding. Read more
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A Tour of the Citizen’s Convenience Center
Cary, NC — Nestled in the heart of downtown Cary around businesses, houses and even a park is a site where residents can drop off bulky or excess household waste. I got a behind-the-scenes look at the Citizen’s Convenience Center. Read more
A Day at the White Oak Creek Greenway
Cary, NC — Last week, I took a guided walk of the White Oak Creek Greenway and found it to be one of the best places to discover wildlife in Cary. Read more
Bald Eagles – See Them in Cary
Editor’s Note: It’s a breathtaking sight to watch a large eagle soar over roads or lakes, and, lately, we’ve seen quite a few eagles during our commutes. Jessica, our assistant editor, recently saw two bald eagles fly over Lake Crabtree in Morrisville in a span of only two weeks.
We consulted our friend and bird-watching expert, David Lindquist, to learn why, where and when you can see bald eagles (fairly easily!) right here in Cary.
Cary, NC — In Cary, we can enjoy the recent arrival of Bald Eagles. They’re flourishing on our lakes and ponds, and the exhilarating sight of them can make our days. It’s now easy for Cary residents to drive or walk a modest distance and see eagles soaring in our skies. Read more
The Trash Series: Recycling Do’s and Don’ts
Cary, NC — Plastic bags and pizza boxes are some of the most common contaminates to a bin full of otherwise good recyclables. Recycling can be confusing, so here’s a guide to what you can–and what you can’t–put in those brown bins each week. Read more
The Trash Series: My Day at the Landfill
Bob Holden and I stand in front of the South Wake Landfill.
Cary, NC — Each week, we roll our trashcans out to the curb. When we get home, the trash is gone. I decided to find out where it goes–and what happens to it once it gets there. Read more
The Trash Series: Where Does Yard Waste Go?
Cary, NC — Did you know that, in Cary, yard waste like leaves, grass clippings and branches can be put out at the curb to be picked up with your regular trash? Read more
Make Your Yard a Wildlife Oasis
Editor’s Note: Cary has partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to ask citizens, businesses and organizations to certify their outdoor spaces as wildlife habitats. David Lindquist shares how your can turn your own yard into an oasis for birds, bees and butterflies.
Cary, NC — Many of us already beautify our homes with gardens, but you can go beyond that to make your yard an oasis for the “three B’s” of wildlife (birds, bees and butterflies). Read more
Growth Effects on Transit, Schools & Water
Cary, NC — Wake County topped one million residents last September. By 2045, that number is expected to double. Read more
Cary Creative Center: Now Open at the Mall
Cary, NC — The Cary Creative Center, or C3, just opened at Cary Towne Center last month. I stopped by the new store to meet with Betsy Dassau and to see what the nonprofit is all about.