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  1. Post for a late / early #SolarPunkSunday... #OwlCams! Check out the baby #Owlets!

    "The #GreatHornedOwlCam just got a whole lot cuter this week thanks to two new arrivals. Athena, the female owl, stood watch over the nest as her first egg hatched a down-covered owlet on April 8 after 34 days of incubation. The second owlet arrived two days later, on April 10. Over the next six weeks, viewers will get an intimate look at the nestling period of one of the sky’s most formidable predators."

    Read more:
    allaboutbirds.org/cams/owlets-

    Live feed:
    allaboutbirds.org/cams/wildflo

    #CornellUniversity #MerlinApp #Birdwatching #Birding #Owls

  2. #SnowWashing Is Everywhere—Fabric Experts Explain When It Works and When It Doesn’t

    From #rugs and #blankets to #sweaters, this old-world laundry trick can refresh fabrics without water or detergent. Experts break down how to reap the benefits—and when to skip it.

    By Terri Robertson, Published: Jan 30, 2026

    "I can barely scroll TikTok or Instagram these days without coming across a post about the latest laundry trend—snow washing, or #snötvätt in Swedish. This traditional cleaning method is sort of like taking your #wool clothing, blankets, and rugs to #MotherNature’s #DryCleaner.

    "It’s free, completely natural, and nothing new to those who live in Nordic countries. Many knitters are hip to the process too. But everyone else might be wondering, does this really work?

    "Enter Fran Kozen and Larissa Shepherd, experts in fiber science and apparel design at #CornellUniversity who are demystifying the trend—and as it turns out, it’s a really good one."

    Learn more:
    countryliving.com/home-mainten

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/pJ5OV

    #SolarPunkSunday #SnowWashing #SnowCleaning #Winter #Laundry #NaturesDryCleaning #WoolBlankets #WoolClothing