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Washington Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Meet Pokey, an undersized Eastern box turtle with a cult following
When she first met the eastern box turtle named Pokey, Cleo Bowen-Wiggins was still in diapers — far too young to recognize she was in the presence of a local celebrity. But like so many others, she was captivated by the creature, sparking an unlikely friendship that endured for years. So there was no question as to whether Bowen-Wiggins, now 15, would be in attendance Saturday for Pokey's 30th birthday celebration. Held at Pokey's home inside the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium in D.C., the event doubled as a turtle tribute.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Beaver Lake boardwalk on track for early summer reopening
BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Construction on the Lake Loop Trail Boardwalk is closing in on its final phases, according to the Beaver Lake Nature Center. The trail remains on schedule for an early summer reopening, though a specific date has not been announced. Recent photos show newly elevated boardwalk sections designed to handle water level changes, with added curbs and railings for improved safety and accessibility. 'Please remember that the Lake Loop Trail Boardwalk area is still a very active construction zone as they complete the foundation, remove the old boardwalk, build railings and curbs and restore the trail in the last stages of their work,' Beaver Lake Nature Center said in a Facebook post. The post said updates will be provided as the reopening date approaches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center to host informational event on pollinator friendly plants
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Siouxlanders with a green thumb who are looking for ways to spend their weekend may want to check out a Saturday event at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Starting at 10 a.m., the event will feature a presentation titled 'Pollinator Friendly Plants and Habitat.' Presenter Jamie Beyer, a Lifetime Master Gardener, beekeeper and water garden consultant from Boone, Iowa will share some fun, simple and more challenging ways to make yards and gardens a better home for Siouxland pollinators. That class of creatures includes things like butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees and honeybees. 'Luau on the Lanes' to raise money for Siouxland nonprofit The program is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the Loess Hills Wild Ones and the Nature Center. For more information, you can call the Nature Center at (712) 258-0838. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
