Sunday

Birds, Squirrels and Racoons, Oh My!

Can't we all just get along?

Sometimes owning a home means figuring out how to get along with the neighbors. In this case, it's the furry, four-pawed and winged neighbors we're talking about.

The Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville is hosting the University of Illinois Extension Service for some education on basic wildlife facts. The workship begins at 9 a.m. on March 15. Specialist Laura Kammin and Edwardsville police lieutenant Scott Evers will talk about preventing wildlife problems, which is better than having to call animal control later. (By way of example, pictured right is the squirrel named "Thunk" who has claimed a cedar birdhouse as his own.)

Pre-register by March 10 by sending your name, address and phone number and a $5 check payable to University of Illinois Extension to PO Box 427, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Or, register online at web.extension.uiuc.edu/madisonstclair. Questions? Dial 618-650-7050.