Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Articles written by Beth Hill


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 2 of 2

  • For the Trees: Keeping an eye out for emerald ash borer

    Beth Hill|Feb 26, 2024

    “Homeowners and those with ash trees in their windbreaks are encouraged to monitor for symptoms of emerald ash borer in their trees.” You may have heard that emerald ash borer (aka EAB) is knocking on North Dakota’s doorstep. Forestry partners across North Dakota have been on the lookout for this invasive insect for over a decade, so having discovered it in a few boulevard trees in a Moorhead neighborhood just last February felt like go-time. The affected trees were removed, and since then, numerous scouting efforts and preventative remov...

  • For the Trees: TREE-mendous summer activities with your kids

    Beth Hill|Jun 12, 2023

    "Getting kids out into nature is one of the most meaningful things a parent can do to raise healthy, happy children." School's out for summer! For children, this is the best time of year, with endless opportunities for fun in the summer sun. But for parents, sometimes this can leave us wondering, "How am I going to keep my kids entertained all summer?" To that, I remind parents that you have the best jungle gym and classroom right in your own backyard: trees! Trees benefit the health and...