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Burrowing Owls

Burrowing owls are the only North American owl to live underground. Set against a backdrop of the Hanford Nuclear Weapons complex and some of the most toxic real estate on earth, burrowing owls continue to flourish in a protected buffer of sagebrush desert. But in the Tri-Cities the sagebrush ecosystem is disappearing, habitat loss is forcing the owls to move on, or die trying.

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Carpenter Ants

Take an in-depth look into one home owner's battle with a colony of carpenter ants. Meet nationally recognized carpenter ant expert Laurel Hansen and learn why these ants thrive underneath peoples' houses. Hansen gives tips on how to control the destructive nature of the carpenter ants once they've infiltrated and how to prevent future colonies from settling under your home.

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Crosscut Sawyer

Join brothers Jim Bob and Bill DeMastus as they recount their days of crosscutting competitions. Using his own hand made saws, Jim Bob is a five-time crosscutting world champion. Listen as he explains the intricate art of making the best crosscut saws in the world and watch as these pro sawyers cut through a 30 inch log in less than 40 seconds!

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