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Birth of a Deer

Stuart Watkins My cousin, R, a deer hunting expert from Virginia, gave me a pair of antlers, told me to plant them, and that a baby deer would grow. They had to be planted with a fig tree in order to share nutrients. So, I dug a hole in my backyard and planted a fig tree that…

An Electric Bike for You? Part 2

Roger Fife As a follow up to last month’s article on e-bikes, this installment discusses two important, relevant topics: classes of e-bikes and power sensing. The final installment, planned for next month, will be advice on purchasing an electric bike. There are three e-bike classes. Some of the following definitions may vary by trail or state. Class…

On the Path to Wellness

Pam Hall

Pat Floyd Have you ever wondered why some people remain calm in the face of adversity, while others crumble? People who are able to effectively navigate the highs and lows of life exhibit resilience, or an ability to effectively bounce back from adversity. I think we can all agree that life is a rollercoaster ride.…

Artist of the Month – Theresa Poalucci

Theresa Poalucci displays work from her “Hearts” series of alcohol ink paintings.

LaVerne Kyriss “I’ve always been around art and artists, but I never seriously explored creating art until I retired,” noted Theresa Poalucci. “My mom was an artist, so I did learn about art as a child. I painted for fun and gave things away to family and friends. I never sold my creations. “My mom…

Arizona’s Magnificent Trees

Speaker John Orona and door prize winners Karen Pachis, Shannon Martinell, and Richard Ewing (Photo by Ed Skaff)

Pam Boedeker Looking down the street at the scrawny mesquite and palo verde trees, it’s hard to imagine that magnificent trees exist in our state. SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s speaker has documented some 200 grand trees in Arizona. And he’s asking us to find more! John Orona, is an urban forest specialist with the Arizona Department of…