Natural Enquirer N e w s l e t t e r f o r S p r i n g Va l l e y S u p p o r t e r s a n d Vo l u n t e e r s
vol.6 no.6 • Nov.-Dec. ‘15
In this issue...
The natural world can often be full of surprises, even for those who aren’t necessarily looking that closely. The mink is an animal that many visitors are surprised to learn lives in this area, mainly due to its elusiveness. Mink are also only found in or near natural areas, unlike other common wildlife that can be seen in suburban backyards. Evidence of climate change can be just as elusive as the mink; however, when one looks at the data collected by scientists who study changes in rainfall, temperature, etc. on a continent-wide or global scale, the evidence is there. The changes in plant hardiness zones is one such example discussed in our second article. The lesson here is that it not only pays to look closely, but to be open to seeing things that one doesn’t expect.
Inside Climate Change Effects Are Setting Root...... 2-3
Volunteer News Contents
What’s Happenin’.............................................. 4-5
Volunteer Information..........................................7
The Mysterious Mustelid......................................6
Volunteer Calendar........................................... 8-9
Spring Valley General Information....................10
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