Nature + Wildlife
Most likely there are lots of critters that also reside and enjoy the benefits of your property—some welcome and some not. Learn about the animals in your region, how to get rid of unwanted animals at the cabins, and how to peacefully live in harmony with your furry neighbors.
Invasive species sometimes outcompete, outgrow and outlast just about everything. Here’s what you can do to stop them.
How can you know when trapping wild animals is the right decision?
Gathering live bait with kids can be as much fun as catching fish.
Although no plant is immune to the mouth of a really hungry deer, look to the mint or onion family if you want to plant perennial…
Enjoying the world around us while keeping its well-being in mind.
How to coexist with wildlife on & around your property.
Everyone loves a beautiful fall season. But why are some years good for fall colors, when others are not?
Everything you need to know about ticks and how to prevent them from harming you and your loved ones.
Prevent the dreaded ivy itch by educating yourself on the different types of irritants out there.
Is this behavior unusual? Are they gathering to socialize?
We have a very small cabin, so storing the garbage indoors is not an option. Is there anything else we can do to deter the bears?
If you or anyone close to you gets sprayed by a cornered skunk, here's a stink remedy that works much better than the old tomato-…
Make your cabin a miniature bird sanctuary and attract beautiful birds to your property with these tips.
What happens if you find a baby animal alone during a hike? Learn what to do to keep yourself and the animal safe.
Learn about the badger's habitat and personality.
Bobcats, Mountain Lions and Lynx are the most common sightings of big cats in North America. Learn about these wild cats, how to identify their scat and most importantly—how to stay safe.
Make your cabin birds happy with these basic bird feeding tips on keeping your friends well-fed.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Brown Creeper.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the chickadee.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the Gray Jay.
Learn about your cabin neighbor, the great blue heron.
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
Build a heron nest in order to keep these graceful birds fishing around your cabin lake.
Follow some simple, seasonal, pest-focused home maintenance to keep pests out of your cabin, cottage, camp or lake house year-rou…
How to attract feathered friends to your cabin.
