Zion Wilderness Survival School

• Bird watch: Chickadee
  When the temperature falls below 10 degrees, research has shown that the survival rate of chickadees almost doubled when they had access to feeders. This resulted in an overall winter survival rate of 69 percent versus a 37 percent survival rate for …
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• Skiing holidays: a season to be cheerful

  Survival of the fittest has become the name of the ski game. This autumn more than ever you should check that your tour operator is fully bonded before parting with your money. Paying by credit card directly rather than through an agent may also … See all stories on this topic »

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• Outbound Escapes: Line up for the parade or visit Outdoor Expo
  It's a resource outlet, with vendors offering the latest in equipment and accessories; seminars on river guide services, bear hunting, and survival tactics with Doug Huffman, owner and operator of the Sierra School of Survival; hands-on demonstrations …
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• Outdoors: Luck of draw leads way to Steens Mountain
  Then we began to pay for our "survival of the least fit" management scheme. According to the Oregon Mule Deer Plan, during the 12-year period when the four-point regulation was in effect, there was a decline by 30 percent of four-point bucks. …
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• Share your story of cancer survival
  As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, The Explorer will honor local survivors of the disease in a special section we're calling “Paint the Desert Pink.” Not only will we share their stories of courage but we will also feature …
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• Fall N for Wheat Crop Is a Good Idea, Just Don't Overdo It
  Phosphorus is very important to stimulate early growth, help with tillering, and improve winter survival. The amount of phosphorus to be applied depends on the soil test levels as well as the phosphorus-supplying power of the soil. …
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• Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?
  23, generally brings cooler weather, football games and outdoor festivals — and another chance to view the stunning display of the array of colors as the leaves begin to change. But just what causes the leaves to change from their summer green to the …
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• Outdoor hotline (9/27/11)

  Topics being discussed include winter operations, weather tools for pilot decision making, survival and survivability, and your engine and airframe in winter. See the website for more information on the program and speakers. Free; a donation of $10 for … See all stories on this topic »

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• Video: Locals Find Outdoor Adventure at Westmoreland Sanctuary
  Environmental education was offered through the Green Community Expo and from DJ Haverkamp from Bedford Bee Honeybee Service, who differentiated stinging insects and spoke about what survival of the fittest means to a queen bee and what the compromised …
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• Fifth annual High Knob Naturalist Rally features canoeing, hiking, horseback …
  “This year will feature canoeing on the lake, an outdoor survival course and a special after-lunch presentation by Mark Leonard of Trout Unlimited.” The event will offer hikes highlighting the flora and fauna of High Knob, including a snake and …
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