Jon Lawlor

I edited my existing post with new pictures. Not sure if that's the right approach or if I should have made a new reply, but I can do whatever's best.

Chopping and dropping a bunch of overgrown grass, etc. onto a handful of fruit trees, nut trees, and evergreens.

Edit: Added a picture of under the mulch from each hillside.

Repurposing 6 unused pots to serve as toad abodes throughout the yard and gardens.

That makes sense. If/when I evolve into a multi-hive household, I'll try a Holzer hive and see how it compares.

Hey Mike,

Thanks; I think I see it now under the first 6 species list of the Iron Badge for Animal Care.

We planted some milkweed a while back and last year started raising (seems like a strong word, but I guess that's what's happening) monarch caterpillars until they become butterflies. We released 35 last year (before our biggest milkweed plant died off) and are on track for 25 this year so far.

I checked the Animal Care section and saw the badge bits for mason bees and for catching wild swarms of honeybees. Are there any oddball points available for traditional beekeeping with an existing hive?

Moving a teeny wasp nest from right above the deck door.

Brush pile from predominantly old Christmas trees.

Simple watering station from an old potted plant tray.