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Woman’s History Month

March is Woman’s History Month. Here is how it all began. The celebratory month has its roots in the socialist and labor movements. The first Women’s Day took place on Feb. 28, 1909, in New York City, as a national observance organized by the Socialist Party.
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Big Lake and UA Pine Tree areas closed beginning March 6

MANILA– Big Lake Wildlife Management Area and Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to daytime public access March 6-12. The following week, the U of A (University of Arkansas) Pine Tree Wildlife Management Area will be closed March 13-19. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will be conducting aerial operations aimed at reducing feral hog populations in the areas. The flights will be dependent on the weather.
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Fruit Tree Pruning Demo to Be Held

Pruning is a horticultural practice that modifies the growth and structure of the plant. The reasons for pruning include to promote a strong tree structure, provide balanced growth and productivity, provide quality light penetration, maintain a healthy plant, control plant size and train young plants.
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