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Aaron Horrell

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Aaron Horrell is the owner of Painted Wren Art Gallery in Cape Girardeau. He is a Bollinger County native.

Whispers from Nature: Lizard or Skink?
outdoorsOctober 21
Whispers from Nature: Lizard or Skink?Discover the fascinating world of the little brown skink, a tiny ground-dwelling reptile, as a young girl uncovers this shiny copper critter while digging for sweet potatoes.
Whispers: Crepe myrtle underground attack
outdoorsSeptember 18
Whispers: Crepe myrtle underground attackCrepe myrtle in Jean Whitaker Park is under siege by persistent powdery mildew. Despite drought conditions, the fungus thrives. Discover effective methods to combat this resilient plant disease.
Horrell: Stay away from this
outdoorsJuly 31
Horrell: Stay away from thisCaught a snapping turtle while fishing? Here's how to handle it safely. Horrell shares his recent encounter and crucial tips for dealing with these sharp-clawed creatures.
Whispers of nature: A strange looking insect
outdoorsJuly 24
Whispers of nature: A strange looking insectDiscover the fascinating pelecinus wasp: a harmless insect with a unique egg-laying process targeting May beetle larvae. Native to the Americas, this black wasp is a marvel of nature.
Whispers from nature: Not in distress
outdoorsJuly 10
Whispers from nature: Not in distressDiscover the delicate world of damselflies with nearly 3,000 species worldwide. Learn how to spot and photograph these elusive insects without startling them. Insights by Aaron Horrell, Painted Wren Art Gallery.
Discover the fascinating world of Missouri's dragonfly nymphs
outdoorsJune 26
Discover the fascinating world of Missouri's dragonfly nymphsExplore the intriguing lives of Missouri's dragonfly nymphs, from their aquatic habitats to their role in controlling mosquito populations. Discover more with insights from Aaron Horrell, owner of Painted Wren Art Gallery.
Capturing the elusive summer tanager: A rare encounter in Missouri's woods
outdoorsJune 18
Capturing the elusive summer tanager: A rare encounter in Missouri's woodsSpotting the rare summer tanager in Missouri's woods is a true delight. Discover how a chance encounter led to capturing stunning photos of this elusive, bee-eating songbird.
Hidden wonders under the sweetgum canopy: The fleeting life of jelly baby mushrooms
outdoorsJune 12
Hidden wonders under the sweetgum canopy: The fleeting life of jelly baby mushroomsDiscover the elusive jelly baby mushrooms thriving briefly under sweetgum trees after heavy rain. Learn about their rapid life cycle and why you should never eat unknown fungi.
The spicebush silkmoth: A rainstorm's hidden gem
outdoorsJune 5
The spicebush silkmoth: A rainstorm's hidden gemDiscover the spicebush silkmoth, a rare beauty found after a rainstorm. Learn about its unique lifecycle, habitat and striking differences between males and females.
Discover the Hidden Beauty and Poison of the Mayapple and Blue-Eyed Grass
outdoorsMay 29
Discover the Hidden Beauty and Poison of the Mayapple and Blue-Eyed GrassDiscover the hidden dangers of the beautiful Mayapple, a native woodland wildflower with a poisonous twist, and learn about the delicate blue-eyed grass, a tiny but fascinating bloom in Southeast Missouri.
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