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Starstruck: After the Eclipse

by Harold Meckler June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

On the Moon, there’s evidence of violence everywhere and, from that violence, beautiful shapes and shades have arisen that forever have thrilled the casual observer as well as the astronomer perched on a secluded mountaintop. 

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Let’s Go Get Stones: Carr Canyon Quartz

by Keith Krizan June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

One of the unmitigated joys of rockhounding in southeast Arizona is how often one comes upon the long-ago abandoned remains of a once thriving mining operation.

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Glimpses Into Our Past: The Elgin Community Club, Part 3

by Alison Bunting June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

This month: The life stories of ECC members Edith Ferris and Nellie Bartlett, plus the decision to allow men to join the Club.

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Garden Guide: Water Wisely

by Mary McKay June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

We are facing a drought in the Southwest. Here are some good, guilt-free ways we can use water to support life at this time of year.

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Nature Journeys: Monsoonal Machinations

by Vince Pinto June 2, 2022July 1, 2022

What other northern parts of the globe have weather patterns similar to our monsoon and how does our resulting flora and fauna compare to theirs? 

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Glimpses Into Our Past: The Elgin Community Club, Part 2

by Alison Bunting May 6, 2022May 30, 2022

Continuing the history of the ECC, begun in the last issue. It’s now 1938, and the clubhouse needs a fireplace…

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Nature Journeys: Spring Bioblitz

by Vince Pinto May 6, 2022June 8, 2022

One fine April day, binoculars in tow, I set out with the aim of finding, identifying, and appreciating as many species as I could.

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Let’s Go Get Stones: Hunter or Gatherer?

by Keith Krizan May 6, 2022June 8, 2022

Is it better to be a hunter or a gatherer? What happens when we try to apply logic to the art/science of rockhounding? 

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Starstruck: Polaris

by Harold Meckler May 6, 2022June 8, 2022

Feeling lost? Not quite sure where you’re heading? Spend a few moments finding Polaris, the North Star. It’s worth the minute or two.

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Garden Guides: Lessons From an Aphid Mummy

by Mary McKay May 6, 2022June 10, 2022

Nature takes care of the pests in the garden — if you let her.

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