Notes from the Electronic Cottage 1/2/20: Holiday Digital Device Check

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

As the holidays wane, and folks begin to try out those swell new digital devices they found under in their presents pile, it’s a good time to recall that default device settings are designed for the manufacturer’s purposes, not the user’s. This would be a good time to adjust those settings so that they make the device work the way you want it to.

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The Nature of Phenology 12/28/19: Firewood

Producers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn
Host: Hazel Stark

During the warmer months, forests don vast canopies of green leafy glory. These leaves absorb sunlight and use that energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into simple sugars which they can use immediately or store for longer term as more complex carbohydrates such as fibers and starches—making wood.

Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.

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