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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...
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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. Bird Feeding 101...
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A Day at the Higgins Greenway
Cary, NC — Lovers of outdoor exercise, and birdwatchers especially, have many options to enjoy among Cary’s greenway system. Most of these trails are located in western and southern sections of Cary,...
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Bring Bluebirds to Your Home
Cary, NC — With the right habitat, food, water and shelter, it’s possible to bring bluebirds to your yard this year. Bluebirds Who doesn’t love bluebirds? It can be argued that the Eastern Bluebird...
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Environment: World Wetlands Day in Cary
Cary, NC — Rick Savage, President of the Carolina Wetlands Association, explains to us the significance of the organization and highlights some ways that the Cary community can get involved in enjoying...
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White Oak Trail: Cary’s Best-Kept Secret
Cary, NC — One of the best-kept secrets of the Cary Greenway system is the White Oak Trail. I recently took a walk on the central segment and kept an eye out for its natural wonders. What is the White...
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The Hidden Beauty of Hinshaw Greenway
Cary, NC – On April 23rd, I joined members of the Cary Greenways Committee for a survey of Hinshaw Greenway. At 1.7 miles in length, Hinshaw is one of Cary’s longest trails, and it includes connections...
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Cary’s Reuse Rodeo Teams Up with Garage Bros
Cary, NC – For the fifth year in a row, the Town of Cary is giving residents an easy way to get rid of their reusable waste and see it put to good use. But this year, with help from stars of TV show...
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Page-Walker Garden Certified As Wildlife Habitat
Cary, NC – The Page-Walker Arts and History Center’s new pollination garden is already a hit with the local fauna but it has also gotten Cary closer to its goal of becoming a Community Wildlife...
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Cary Girl Scout Gets Highest Award with Bee Project
Cary, NC – Barely 5 percent of all Girl Scouts of America ever receive the organization’s highest achievement, the Gold Award. But one Cary resident recently reached that high point with her project to...
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Cary Student Wins International Photography Contest
Cary, NC – Everyone knows nature is beautiful but it takes special skill to capture that beauty and preserve it for others. That’s exactly what Cary resident Julia Gong did with her winning photograph...
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The Ultimate Recycling Guide
Editor’s Note: Beverly Jenkins and Ian Hart from The Tidy Maids in Raleigh contributed to this article. Cary, NC – There are still numerous people who struggle with the decision of what to recycle or...
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Cary Resident Walks Miles Daily, Picking Up Trash
Cary, NC – If you walk around Cary’s roads or woods, you may have noticed how much trash and litter is around town. But one Cary resident has been taking long walks and filling up large bags of trash...
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Cary’s Status After Hurricane Matthew
Cary, NC – Powerful winds and as many as 18 inches of rain in some parts of North Carolina have left the state dazed in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. While Cary was not hit as badly as some parts of...
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Local Resident Designed Efficient Solar House
Cary, NC – As the Winter weather comes in, many of us start to think about heating, electricity and all of the bills that come with it. But one local resident has designed and built a house with...
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Cary Businessman Donates 7000 Acres for Conservation
Cary, NC – One of North Carolina’s best resources is its natural beauty, with forests and rivers and mountains stretching from the outer banks to the Great Smokey Mountains. And one Cary businessman...
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Garage Brothers Opening New Store Downtown
Cary, NC – As you go through your attics and garages over the holiday season, don’t be so quick to throw out any old items you find. As Garage Brothers can attest, with their new thrift store opening...
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Cary Prepares for Prescribed Burn at Hemlock Bluffs
Cary, NC – In the Winter, it’s not dry out and the weather is cool. That makes it the ideal time for the Town of Cary to do some controlled burns to prevent future wildfires. Hemlock Bluffs Nature...
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Photos: Hemlock Bluffs Prescribed Burn
Cary, NC – Every year, the Hemlock Bluffs does a controlled burn and looking for the right conditions means the timing can come down to the hour. So we got a rare opportunity to go to the nature...
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Become a Scientist in 15 Minutes, The Great Backyard Bird Count Returns
Editor’s Note: Curtis Smalling from Audubon North Carolina contributed this article. Cary, NC – The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of allowing birders everywhere...
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