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Adder Boy: NoVA Snake Expert Teaches Locals Not To Fear The Creeper
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (908+ words) WOODBRIDGE, VA – If you open your oven door and see a forked tongue flicking back at you, Bill Crisp might be the guy to call. Crisp, 50, of Bristow, is a Northern Virginia snake wrangler. His nonprofit organization, K2C Snake Consultants, both…...
80-Cent Burgers + Healthiest Schools + Tomorrowland Update + Viral Runaway Pig Adopted: Saturday Smiles
3+ week, 1+ day ago (657+ words) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day. 2 Red Octopuses Make Public Debut At Birch Aquarium The octopuses hatched from eggs last October…...
Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management Offering Hands-On Programs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is offering hands-on programs, including one titled, "Bat Mythbusters." "Get outdoors, try something new, and build skills along the way! There’s something for everyone; from fly fishing and hunter education classes to bats…...
$10 Hotel Rooms + New Brewery Opening + New Pro Sports Team + Teachers' Lounge Makeover: Saturday Smiles
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (563+ words) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day. 3 Orphaned Raccoons Released Into Wild After San Diego Humane Society Rehabilitation The raccoons were found…...
Bug's World Family Night At Roger Williams Park Zoo
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) Patch Bug's World Family Night At Roger Williams Park Zoo A ticket includes access to the entire zoo and the A Bug's World exhibit. PROVIDENCE, RI — The Roger Williams Park Zoo is holding a Bug's World Family Night. At the…...
Shark Summer Brings Fin-Tastic Fun To Birch Aquarium
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) SAN DIEGO, CA — Sharks are taking over Birch Aquarium as Shark Summer kicks off with a month of educational talks, live feedings and fin-tastic fun. The annual event, which runs through Aug. 2, features shark-themed activities for visitors of all ages,…...
Therapy Dog Mourned By Wayne Middle School
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (192+ words) WAYNE, NJ — Students and staff at a Wayne middle school are mourning their furry friend, whose purpose was to make their day brighter. Schuyler-Colfax Middle School’s therapy dog, a German Shepherd named Thor, has passed away, according to a social…...
New Bill Could Put More Therapy Dogs In NJ Classrooms
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (257+ words) A new bill could change the part therapy dogs have to play in New Jersey classrooms. Bill S3453, introduced by Senator Anthony Bucco, establishes a pilot program in the Department of Education (DOE) to use therapy dogs in public elementary school…...
Where To Find All The Dog Sculptures In Downtown Naperville This Summer
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: Where To Find All The Dog Sculptures In Downtown Naperville This Summer Colorful dog sculptures have popped up throughout the downtown area. A cat sculpture may even have slinked in. NAPERVILLE, IL…...
Scottsdale Equine Students Finally Get Permanent Home At WestWorld
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) SCOTTSDALE, AZ — For decades, Scottsdale Community College's equine students have been nomads — hauling gear across the Valley, borrowing space wherever they could find it. Next year, they finally get a home. The college and the city broke ground last week…...