Nearly 700 fungi-loving patrons of all ages gathered for the first-ever Gulf Coast Fungi Festival over the weekend at Weeks Bay Plantation to celebrate mushrooms in all their diversity and glory.
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BY MICAH GREEN
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The temperature isn't the only thing changing in Alabama. Along with cooler nights, the colors of fall are arriving across the state. The reason for the season is rooted in …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/23/23 |
The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season closed, effective Oct. 17. Alabama's 2023 …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/19/23
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Baldwin County and much of south Alabama has been removed from a state Fire Alert status.While forestry officials have rescinded the Fire Alert in 35 counties in the southern half of the state, the …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/19/23
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Fall is in the air, which means there is a lot to get done around the house before the cold weather comes. From landscaping to insulation, read on for a homeowner's guide to prepping for the upcoming …
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10/18/23
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The Alabama State Parks System offers some of the very best places to see the state's awe-inspiring fall foliage, and there's still time to plan a trip to experience the magic of Alabama's fall …
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10/18/23
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The Fly High Goose Foundation recently presented a donation of $13,600 to the Bay Minette Recreation Department for new practice fields for its youth sports programs. The funding will be used to …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/16/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Nothing says fall is here quite like pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with whole ones or carve them into scary faces, pumpkins add a fun element to any fall …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/13/23 |
Yes, the moon will blot out the sun. Mostly. Yes, it's an eclipse. No, you cannot look directly at the sun for any amount of time. And yes, we know you looked right at the total eclipse, like …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/12/23 |
PENSACOLA — Reef World, in collaboration with Reef Ball Foundation, is introducing artificial reefs to the Pensacola region in tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett.
Over the past two years, the …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/10/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/29/23 |
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced additional fire precautions for all Alabama State Parks due to extended dry conditions.
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GCM Staff Report
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9/27/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers and front porches around the …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/26/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the world of sports. No tailgate is complete without an assortment of delectable food offerings. From burgers and wings to cheese …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Extension Cooperative System | 9/20/23 |
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is expanding its awareness campaign about two species of invasive carp that pose a potential threat to the state's native …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Extension Cooperative System | 9/20/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's role is to serve the people of Alabama with unbiased, science-based information. Sometimes, Alabama Extension professionals bend …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/19/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The arrival of fall generally signifies the end of honey harvest for most beekeepers in the United States.
Always a popular sweetener, honey has made a comeback as …
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BY KATIE NICHOLS
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/13/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Fall is the right time to plant trees and shrubs, since the weather is cooler and plants are much less stressed than they are in the heat of summer. It is also a great time …
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BY KATIE NICHOLS
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/13/23 |
Take the first step on your outdoors journey.
Learning to hunt may seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience. Fortunately, …
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9/13/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is set to expire Sept. 30. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist said the act, generally known as the farm bill, has more …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/5/23 |