Take It Outside
Even though we can’t go now, this beautiful environment will be waiting for us when we can. You, too. It’s never too early to start thinking about a gorgeous Tennessee vacation. Read more here.
Even though we can’t go now, this beautiful environment will be waiting for us when we can. You, too. It’s never too early to start thinking about a gorgeous Tennessee vacation. Read more here.
At Coal Creek we have respect for the old ways, but we also engage the latest farm science to achieve our goals. We like to think of it as eco-agriculture. It’s sustainable environmentally and financially. Here’s an article from AgDaily that outlines how we’re working to repair the land that had been clear-cut. Read more…
These attractive metallic flies are commonly seen on leaftops, hunting for smaller insects. They are lively creatures and some species have elaborate mating dances.
Wild pink lady slipper
Scuttle flies are likely among the most ecologically diverse families of all arthropods. The diversity of habits is staggering. Although some scuttle flies specialize on ants, even killing them in interesting ways, these individuals are likely just seeking to snack on an already-dead ant, before scuttling on their way
At Coal Creek Farm, we’ve had to deal with invasive plant species, along with beetles and trees and other animals.. I listen to the ecologists about the use of poison versus introducing bugs for invasive management. Florida, because of its temperate climate has lots of invasive challenges, in the water and out.
This large hornet is native to Europe and can be common, especially in areas of human development. They are predators of other arthropods, which they bring back to their nest in a cavity such as a tree hole. Despite being large and scary, they are not aggressive.