Sun 18 Apr 2010
Visit the Adena Brook Community Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adena-Brook-Community/118291114855082?ref=mf group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39705564716&v=wall&ref=search or search “Adena Brook Community” in Facebook.
Tue 13 Apr 2010
Just a reminder that our first “Second Saturday” cleanup will be this weekend Saturday 4/17, to coincide with the City’s Earth Day volunteer initiative. We’ll be picking up litter, pulling garlic mustard, and planting trees from 9-11.
Sign in and supplies will be at Overbrook & High; Overbrook & Canyon; Overbrook & Yaronia; Overbrook & Indianola.
This is a great opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors while improving the community. We look forward to seeing you. Bring a friend.
Tue 23 Mar 2010
Last night Dave Anderson showed me all the trout lily he exposed under the vinca and winter creeper that he pulled off the slope in front of his house. His house faces High Street and the rain garden.
Sun 21 Mar 2010
A neighbor asked about the flowers currently in bloom in the ravine (yellow, buttercup-like; blue, grass-like; and white droopy flowers). The yellow flowers are winter aconite (European non-native, Eranthis hyemalis), the blue flowers are Siberian squill (non-native, fairly invasive, Scilla siberica), and the white flowers are snowdrops (non-native, Galanthus sp.). We are currently discussing with our mentors about possible issues with such large blooms of non-natives, but at this time have not decided on a course of action. The first step in maintaining a healthy ecosystem is knowledge of what is there.
–Derek
Sat 20 Mar 2010
Please keep an eye out for a macaw that may wander into the area. Forwarded message below:
A macaw got loose today (Thurs 3/18) from the Bethel Rd. area. Could possibly end up in our area. It would most likely be very terrified.
He is homed in the Bethel Road area, he flew out the door headed North. Not saying he will stay that way. Please please if you spot, or hear anything please contact me ASAP 614-207-8326
He is not by nature a mean bird but he is slick so of course if you can get him please do so. But if you spot him or he is high please make a call to me so we can track his route.
Thanks
614-207-8326
UPDATED: The macaw was found and rescued with help from the fire department.
Wed 17 Mar 2010
The Franklin Soil & Water annual native plant and tree sale is underway. Orders must be received by March 26, and your orders can be picked up April 16 & 17. Get together with your neighbors to order different bundles of seedlings to spread native species around the area. (Most orders are for 5-10 bare rooted seedlings of a single species, similar to the trees we plant in the ravine area each year.)
It would be great to develop an area filled with Spicebush, Ninebarks, and Witchhazels to demonstrate native alternatives to the honeysuckles we work so hard to get rid of. Go to their website for more information.
Mon 15 Mar 2010
From Dave Anderson:
I rescued a lost cat from the ravine March 8 in the afternoon near Overbrook and High St. A homeless man saved it from High street motorists and handed it off to me. He and the cat were sitting on the stairway at the turn in the road. The cat is young, male, immaculate, and very beautiful. I won’t offer a description but if someone phones with an accurate description of markings, etc then we return the cat to its owner. THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND GENTLE CAT. I’m sure there’s a heartbroken cat owner looking for a lost kitty. My guess is that it lives on Ceramic, Westwood, or Glenmont. It seemed very confused and lost but allowed me to carry it home. Normally I would let the cat find its way back but this animal seemed totally clueless. It is definitely a house cat and probably lived confined in a one-story environment because it doesn’t navigate stairs very well. Lost cat owners can call me at 306-2172 or e-mail me at greenman@copper.net. Thanks, Dave Anderson.
Mon 15 Feb 2010
The Adena Brook website has been moved to a new server and some of the links and data may still be missing. One of the main issues I’m working on right now is importing user data. If you are a registered user you may need to create a new password to access the site. I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Please email me if you’re having problems.
Steve
Sun 7 Feb 2010
February snowstorm, photograph by Wan Jung
Wed 3 Feb 2010
Hi from National Wildlife Federation Habitat Ambassadors!
It’s rewarding to see what creatures have found benefits from your yard. I watch for tracks in fresh snow before I step. Some common Ohio tracks can be seen at Ohio Dept of Natural Resources track examples. Scroll down to the second page and the answers are upside down.
What difference does your yard make? Read this short 2-page article called Gardening for Wildlife by Douglas Tallamy, who will be speaking at the Ohio Botanical Symposium (See ‘Nature Stuff’ below for details on that event)
The Annual Franklin County Soil And Water Conservation District Tree, Fish and Wildflower Sale. Orders need to be in by 3/26. order by mail or online using the link.
Curious about organic lawn care? Try to find books at the library, such as The Organic Lawn Care Manual by Paul Tuckey. This flyer has some information on the left (corn gluten is organic): Environmentally Friendly Lawn and Garden Care. Google the web for organic lawn care, here’s a start: Ohioline OSU Extension Fact Sheet
Thanks for helping backyard wildlife!
- Toni, www.backyardhabitat.info
‘Help Robins in your yard‘ – select Jan. 2010 and go to page 3 in the bottom right corner, Help Robins In Your Yard