If you’re a bird-watcher, or just a casual bird-observer, you have no doubt spotted woodpeckers around Covington. Not only are these birds very common
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Farmers Market Recipe: Pan-Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms
A culinary favorite, chanterelle season is highly anticipated by chefs around the world. Full of rich flavor reminiscent of apricots, the golden chanterlles are
Flora of Covington: Gardenia, a Symbol of Love
The gardenia is a common and adored feature in southern landscapes, making this non-native plant one of LSU’s Southern heritage plants. Its love for
Flora of Covington: the Southern Magnolia
Our iconic image of the South would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Southern magnolia. Known scientifically as Magnolia grandiflora, it certainly lives
Flora of Covington: the Crape Myrtle
Introducing a new series, “Flora of Covington”! This week’s feature is the Crape Myrtle, a beautiful ornamental tree in full bloom around Covington!
Wildlife Lookout: the Green Anole Lizard
You can’t live in south Louisiana without running into one of these guys – the Green Anole is native to southeastern US and has
Wildlife Lookout: Some Not-Well-Known Facts About the Blue Jay
Blue Jays are possibly the most recognizable common birds of North America – you don’t have to be a birder to pick out its
Wildlife Lookout: The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Summer is the time of year that we can observe the many migratory birds that flock to breed in our area, including the unique
Facts About September
September got its name from Latin, as most months have. But September is set apart from the other months in that its name is