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July Featured Garden: Cathy Larson’s Haven for Pollinators
Article by KokHeong McNaughton, photos by Cathy Larson We are pleased to feature Cathy Larson’s pollinator garden in Pajarito Acres in this issue of The Buzz. Cathy’s pollinator garden in its second year Cathy grew…

Gwendolyn’s Legacy
As a trained biologist, Gwendolyn Gallagher has always had a strong interest in nature—for as long as she can remember. From a young age, she enjoyed watching nature shows on tv—the likes of Jacque Cousteau…

Butterflies are Hanging in There
© Steve Cary, May 18, 2026 After a blistering March, spring has settled into a stretch of relatively normal weather. And after new early flight dates for many species last month, phenologies may be reverting…

Linda’s Legacy
When Linda Zwick’s mother, Emily Bradley, passed away, she set up a memorial fund in her honor. Her mom had taught sixth grade at Barranca Elementary for roughly 20 years, so when thinking about where…
