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The American Robin nesting on a downspout in 2007. This pair kept their 4 eggs warm through early April's cold spell. Despite 2 attacks from a neighborhood cat (garden fencing on the porch prevented further feline forays), 2 young robins fledged on May 1st. The pair rebuilt on the downspout and laid 4 more eggs from May 11th-13th for their 2nd brood. The morning of May 26th saw Mama Robin fussing over the nest as Papa brought a single small worm for a new hatchling. Garden fencing around the porch columns kept predators out this time. The 4 nestlings fledged on June 7th + 8th. More below + on Page 5

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Mr Hammer Jack-Of-All-Trades was created by Richard and Sheila Wieman.

Mr Hammer may be seen in person at Columbia Public Works on Lakeview Avenue

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The Community Garden Coalition thrives in Columbia. As food + fuel prices soar, movements such as  Urban Gardening + the "Zero Mile Diet" are gaining in popularity. Community Gardening is much more than just gardening, too.


And a concerted effort by gardeners is trying to get  the President to join in!

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Mizzou's Memorial Union

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This Blue Cactus, named Audrey, towers over its greenhouse as it blooms (yes, that's a bunch of flower buds, not a tree!) for the only time in her 60 year life. The Wilson Garden is home not only to Audrey, but several water features, a shade garden, a dry creek garden, various flower + veggie beds, greenhouse, plus 2 - 250 year-old Bur Oak trees.

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Sculpture + other accents complete the scene

This year's tour will be on Sunday, June 27th, 2010.

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This Bur Oak is a favorite Huntsdale landmark.

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The Ruby Throated Hummingbird male, exhibiting his eponymous red gorget, and the white throated female enjoy perches bare of foliage between trips to their favorite flowers. See a map showing this Spring's migration.


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Mizzou's Memorial Union Arch in detail

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