Creepy-crawlies and prehistoric fossils provide thrills at Kids Day in the Park

Creepy-crawlies and prehistoric fossils provide thrills at Kids Day in the Park

ROCKWALL, TX – October 23, 2020 — Kids had a blast at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Kids Day in the Park last weekend! The fun event took place at Harry Myers Park on the grounds of the RCHF Museum and featured wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF […]

Springtime brings wildlife foraging for food

Springtime brings wildlife foraging for food

(ROCKWALL-April 22, 2013) Spring time in Texas is a very beautiful time but there are dangers present during this time of the year.  As we begin to spend more time outside enjoying the weather and nature, please remember to be safe and use sound judgment.  A few simple reminders can protect us and our pets from […]

Of snakes & pumpkins: even a perfect fall day is better with prayer

Of snakes & pumpkins: even a perfect fall day is better with prayer

 Our Texas porches want pumpkins in autumn, temperatures notwithstanding. There might not be color in the trees yet, so we depend on pumpkins and chrysanthemums.  I’ll set my favorite yellow and deep orange mums atop a weathered bench on the front porch and add a few pumpkins to accentuate their glory. I’m only a fair-weather […]