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It was lovely to see the start of spring in southern California and in sunny Yuma, Arizona this past week. Tomorrow, we head to Ajo, the historic gateway community of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Certified Wildlife Habitat Community by the National Wildlife Federation. We're excited to explore the park, tour the community and its gardens, and learn more about its rich mining history.

In this issue, Noelle Meade-Izzi shares tips on creating a pollinator-friendly garden, Lisa Grey gives us her healthy spring appetizer recipes, Linda Kissam 'Food, Wine & Shopping Diva' goes wine tasting in historic Jamestown, Eva Eldridge explains what to be prepared for if you are considering working from home, and we have the scoop on the upcoming Iris Festival in Porterville, CA.

Keep up with all our upcoming Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Happy Spring!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems." Rainer Maria Rilke

This Just In:

Attracting Hummingbirds & Honeybees - Noelle Meade-Izzi "The Pollinator Queen" explains how to create a pollinator-friendly garden.

So You Want to Work from Home -
Eva Eldridge shares the advantages and considerations of setting up shop at home.

Gianelli Vineyards - Linda Kissam goes wine tasting in historic Jamestown, California.

Spring Appetizers - Endive Rose-Scented Blackberries, and Roasted Vegetable 'Crostini' with Lavender-Scented Goat Cheese.

16th Annual Porterville Iris Festival - Celebrate the central California city of Porterville's flower the Iris, on April 26th.

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March 24: CaliforniaTravel, National Parks & Art - Nancy & Lisa air this travel show at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from the historic Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, AZ. Featured Guests: Mark Essman & Christine Bohlke - Marin County Convention & Visitors Bureau; John Dell'Osso - Point Reyes National Seashore; Sandy Gordon - Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau; Joe Juszkiewicz - Evergreen Lodge; George Wendt - OARS Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Travel; Krisie Morgan - Julian Chamber of Commerce; artist Victoria Chick.

March 28: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Ajo - Nancy & Lisa air this travel show at 11am PT / 2pm ET from Ajo in southern Arizona, as part of the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units. Park ranger Sue Walter will give an overview of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and Bety Allen - Executive Director of the Ajo Chamber Commerce, will discuss Ajo, the park's gateway destination.

March 31: Responsible & Sustainable Tourism - Nancy & Lisa air this tourism industry show at 4pm PT / 7pm, from the Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, AZ. Featured Guests: John Garder - National Parks Conservation Association; Paul Salinger - VP of Marketing for Oracle, Green Meetings Industry Council, Sustainable Meetings Conference Designer; Robert Marshall - Inn Marin, Novato CA; Kris Hillard - Inn Marin & Green Meetings Industry Council; Adam Roberts -Born Free USA; Lisa Mayo -Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau; S. Ward Heinrichs, Esq. - Backstrom & Heinrichs Attorneys at; Bob McKellar & Brittany McMahan - Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch.

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