The Nature Conservancy Heart Mountain Ranch

Heart Mountain Ranch is located north of Cody, Wyoming and is owned by The Nature Conservancy.  It supports one of the greatest concentrations of rare plants ever discovered on private property in Wyoming.  Many native mammals are also often seen here, particularly elk, mule deer and antelope.

Carson Water Subconservancy District

Invasive Species are plant and animal species that are not native to a particular area. Typically, invasive species have a negative impact on that area’s environment, health, and/or economy. They pose very real threats.  Unfortunately, it is no different for the Carson River Watershed. The Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) works to help coordinate identification and treatment of invasive species on a watershed-wide basis.  The CWSD is an agency made up of portions from six counties – one in California and five in Nevada. Their goal is to establish a balance between the needs of the communities within the Carson River Watershed and the function of the river system.

McKee Botanical Gardens

The 80-acre tropical hammock in Vero Beach, Florida known as McKee Jungle Gardens originally opened in 1932 by Arthur G. McKee and Waldo E. Sexton. Unfortunately, in 1976 the Gardens were forced to close and all but 18 acres were developed into condominiums while the rest remained dormant for twenty years.

Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Offers Something for Everyone

Located near Valparaiso, Indiana, sits Taltree Arboretum and Gardens. Recently voted 2014 Best of the Region by The Times of Northwest Indiana, Taltree is a dog friendly preserve of woodlands, wetlands, prairies and formal gardens. It also offers a variety of events, classes and exhibits though out the year. From its unique Railway Garden, to the Children’s Adventure Garden, Taltree has something for every age.

Pannier Graphics Wins Two National Park Service Contracts

Pannier Graphics, the industry leader in Fiberglass Embedded panels, Gel Coat Laminate panels and Exhibit Bases, has once again been awarded Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the National Park Service. In October, Pannier was awarded a three-year contract for Wayside Exhibit Panels and this past week was awarded a three-year contract for Wayside Exhibit Bases.