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ChatCBT: Goodbye cicadas, hello next pest on the list
And just like that — they’re gone. The cicadas came and went, but not before many of us were horrified at the sight and sound of gazillions of the buzzing bugs. Pet owners also deluged veterinarians with calls about whether their dogs would survive gorging on the crispy, crunchy sky raisins.
Local Teen is Ranch Show Champ
Southern Boone County student Mia Schlotzhauer and her horse Jezebel took several awards at the recent Callaway Rough Riders Saddle Club Ranch Show in Fulton. Mia’s hard work paid off, as she has been training with Kitty Gilbert at “2 Fillys 4 You” stable in recent years.
MU Extension Office advising gardeners on how to beat the heat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - After several hot days and weeks already this summer, gardeners are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Horticulture specialists with the University of Missouri Extension Office recommend doing garden tasks early in the morning or late in the evening to beat the heat. They...
New online Master Gardener training begins Aug. 11
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardening is an activity with many rewards, said David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. “One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your plant knowledge with others,” Trinklein said in a press release. The MU Extension Master Gardener program was designed to do just that. “Its motto, ‘helping others learn to grow,’ emphasizes service to others as the program’s main objective,” said Trinklein.
Patio Dogs Create ‘A Great Vibe’
Research shows that pets can improve the health of their humans. They reduce anxiety and stress with their calming presence. Their unconditional love promotes feelings of self-worth while tamping down feelings of loneliness. They give us a reason to exist because they rely on the care we provide them. With...
Outside the (Traffic) Box
Public art keeps downtown Columbia colorful and vibrant. Columbia is showing its true colors as a vibrant art community through the growing collection of original works decorating traffic art boxes along the downtown corridor. Many utility boxes have been converted into veritable canvases since 2007 when the city began engagement with local artists to orchestrate the installations during a pilot program.
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