Tag: Squirrels

Squirrels are People, Too

Posted: April 1, 2021

Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee I inherited my appreciation of nature from my father. I don’t know if he loved bees and butterflies as much as I do, but he definitely loved birds. He always had a… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife, Work & Life

Tags: backyard birds, bird feeder, garden, Squirrels, Wildlife

Q: I am having a terrible time with the squirrels eating the bark from my maple and oak trees. What can I do?

by Rebecca Jordi

Posted: June 17, 2015

Eastern Gray Squirrels are the most frequently seen mammal in our area. They are members of the Rodent family, and spend most of their lives in trees. Eastern Gray Squirrels usually live to be about five years old…. Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease

Tags: Squirrels

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