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Mission Trails Regional Park
San Diego, CA
Mission Trails – Hiking, Biking, Climbing and Camping
Mission Trails has over 6000 acres of natural habitat dedicated to the preservation of Southern California’s wildlife and native plants with over 40 miles of recreation: hiking, biking, rock climbing, equestrian trails, two lakes, camping (camping suspended due to budgetary constraints), and a 3 mile scenic stretch of the San Diego River. Visitors can enjoy free guided nature walks led by trained volunteer guides. Educational classes are taught in the Visitor Center on birding basics and nature adventures for children. There are also free concerts and star-gazing for visitors to enjoy.
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Tuesday December 13, 2011
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Toyon Christmas Berry – The California Holly
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Monday November 21, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
If you are visiting the San Francisco East Bay area, take a morning to walk through the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek. You can easily spend 2-3 hours wondering through the gardens. I was luck the day I arrived as they were exhibiting the works of local sculptures.
Here are a view of the succulents, cacti, ponds, local shrubs and trees that I found dotting the paths.
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Thursday October 6, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
ballooning spider
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Tuesday September 13, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
Two videos present the compassionate side of saving mice. You will hear the joy in the voices of these two young girls, when they are able to save these mice and give them a chance to live.
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Wednesday August 31, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
A pest control professional should spend time appreciating nature and understand that much of nature is beneficial or simply beautiful, something to be preserved.
Recently I have discovered BBC Nature, a website that contains some of the most beautiful and fascinating videos. Check out this video of monkeys in a natural hot spring in the mountains of Japan.
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Wednesday August 24, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
Pest Control Customer in Love
Love never ceases to amaze. It will drive a person to acts of courage, decency and compassion, nurturing and sacrifice impossible for those who do not get struck by Cupid’s arrow.
In my business I come across many personal struggles and tribulations. As a pest control company, our personnel meet the public at a time when they feel personally invaded, even violated. I’m not exaggerating. You need to hear the fear and frustrating, the anxiety and despiration of those suffering from pests that drive them wild.
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Saturday August 20, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
Children’s Day Reflections for the Pest Control Profession
On a recent trip to The Baltic Republics of Europe, my wife and I accidently stubbled upon a beautifully festive day, Children’s Day. We were at the University of Tartu, where my wife, Karen, was speaking at a molecular biology convention. Each day in Tartu was a happy day, filled with students and tourists enjoying the endless sunlight in late May and early June. The people were warm and friendly, enjoying light conversation and leisure time with family and friends… and great local cider.
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Saturday August 6, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
Not yet in Southern California, but they are if you live in the many cities and towns of Israel that experience heavy housing construction. This adorable hyrax (Shaphan in Hebrew), mentioned in the bible, is invading urban communities.
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Monday August 1, 2011Posted by gerryweitz
Lessons from the Hospitality Industry for Pest Control
Chocolates Under the Pillow? “Chocolates Under the Pillow Aren’t Enough” is the title of a book I discovered by Jonathan Tisch, the CEO of Loews Hotels. I loved what Jonathan Tisch had to say. His words are very similar to those of Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, someone I admire greatly. I would hope that someday, people would think of me as the person, and of Hearts Pest Management as the company, that brought that type of total quality mentality to the pest control industry. I know we are not yet there, but we are trying with all our heart.
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