List of Updates to J.J. Cardinal's Web Site

J.J.Cardinal's Wild Bird & Nature Store, Grand Blanc, MI

Our web site is updated nearly every day it seems with news, calendar of events, product announcements and additions to our ever evolving photo-album. This summary of site revisions has been requested by several regular visitors to this site - we hope you too will find it helpful and check back often!
archives: 2004	The following "updates" were retained in this archive format - some customers enjoy the "index" quality of this feature and requested that we not delete prior listings. (We will do our best to check "links" periodically to make sure the products are still available at J.J. Cardinal's.)
	back to the most recent "updates" section to this website (2007).
	"updates" archive: 2003, 2005, 2006
December 2004	12/06/04 The holidays can be a busy time so we've learned to scale back on "programs & activities" during December. We have scheduled several fun activities the week following Christmas, and into mid-January. More info - see our events calendar »
November 2004	11/24/04 Heartwood™ makes some of our most creative bird houses...handcrafted from long lasting, rot resistant cypress and mahogany »
	11/17/04 Dinosaurs conjure the imagination of a huge range of nature fans & J.J. Cardinal's has a big selection of books, videos, toys, stickers and more. Visit J.J.'s Dino-land!

	11/15/04 One of the most popular gift items in the store is jewelry by Canadian artist B.E. Eren. Our collection of his enameled copper jewelry continues to grow, and each piece is more beautiful than the next - *and* insanely priced. "Personally, I think we'd sell just as many even if the prices were quadruple. So check 'em out...get five for what one oughta' cost," says Mike (web-guy). New lapel pins include the goose (right), several butterflies, a pair of cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers (red-bellied and red-headed), eagle, loon, moose and chipmunk. »
	11/14/04 Lost In The Woods© - the newest best seller photo-story book from Michigan-based nature photographers: Jean Stoick and Carl Sams II. 11/13/04 Pictures galore! Check recent activities at our Events page, and photo-album (new images in 3 sections: butterflies, feeders, and events). Several pictures shared by our friends could have been titled: "what we did on our summer vacation"! Darn good fun. »

	11/12/04 Our holiday season newsletter was mailed today, stop by the store for a copy (and get added to our mailing list). The newsletter is also online, in living color! » ....UPS truck-loads of recent arrivals: pens, wooden inlaid bookmarks, notes cards, puzzles, glowing candle sets, and cute little storage boxes...all great gift ideas at JJ's »
	11/09/04 New to website: durable cast aluminum feeders by Whitehall » 11/07/04 New to our website: Droll Yankees weight sensitive perch feeders.

	11/04/04 Erva Tool has done it again: the new low-rider heated bird bath - the steel frame stands proudly at 5" on 3-sturdy legs. 60-watts of juice and thermostatically controlled heating element will be kind to your budget. Continued... Also, back in stock: the heralded Squirrel Buster weight sensitive tube feeder. More info...
October 2004	10/27/04 New accents for the garden arrive each month at JJ's like statuary that can inspire and please...perhaps even delight those who view it. Add a focal point or sense of whimsy...
	10/24/04 During the past few months we have enjoyed polishing Petoskey stones, making bird calls and bird houses. see for yourself - snapshots are located in our photo album along with a bright, clear photo of a blue jay pecking away at a whole peanut »
	10/17/04 Our collection of handcrafted jewelry by Brooke Andrews continues to grow. Take a peak » 10/10/04 New this fall: creative jewelry from Amy Peters Studio in California... »
	News you can use: the Grand Blanc News community section of the Flint Journal Sunday October 10th, 2004 featured J.J. Cardinal's fall activity calendar on page one. more »
	10/07/04 Sad to see the leaves dropping so fast, but it's another really cool reminder from Mother Nature: winter is not far off...you'll be glad in a few months that you put up that new Winter Roosting Box now (vs. bone chilling -10 degree weather).

September 2004	09/16/04 Mourning Doves at your feeder may or may not be welcome...but is the solution to shoot them?! We're not fans of Michigan's latest "open season". If keeping the doves out of your feeder is the goal, consider...»
	09/07/04 We are delighted to announce an addition to our staff: Bob Worley, native of Davison. Bob's a cool guy - loves the outdoors, hunts with his father and grandfather, and is quite artistic and talented. Among his duties Bob will coordinate our line of hardware (poles, hooks, mounting equipment & baffles) and bird seed inventory. Welcome aboard, Bob! 08/21/04 whew...a slew of updates:
August 2004
	New Log-Jammers from Pine Tree Farms - the ideal suet log for GoodPlanet suet feeders » Pictures from our Birdie Mobile program can be found throughout the site...at our calendar of events, kids page and of course in our photo-album J.J. Cardinal-In-The-News...kindly press coverage from Jack Blosser, Grand Blanc News columnist in the the Flint Journal - Mr. Blosser flatters us again with a nice article » Time to explore.
	08/20/04 Meet Clarence...he has something to show you in our photo-album. We also have a picture from a customer of their attractive new pond and landscaping masterpiece » 08/09/04 Our chief candle buyer, Lauren, makes sure we have a healthy selection of candles for your to select from. Lauren likes quality candle-stick-makers like those at Aspen Bay »

	08/04/04 New children's book: Angelina Katrina added to our library » More pictures from customers have been added to our photo album. Great shots of Birds and feeders, butterflies, and assorted activities/events -- take a peak! »

	08/01/04 Heirloom quality thermometers, clocks and garden weather instruments from Conant Custom Brass make such wonderful gifts. So why not treat yourself to something special? Shown (right) is the traditional and elegant multi-function: clock, thermometer and hygrometer »
July 2004	07/29/04 More pictures of recent activities were posted to our photo-album »
	07/24/04 Now posted photos to our album of previous spring and early summer activities like the fabulous emerging silk moths. The Luna moth (left) is scratching it's way out of it's dried leaf cocoon. What will it look like when it's completely free? »
	07/10/04 Friends have been sending us a plethora of pictures of our photo-album...check out the most recent butterflies & moths, birds & feeders, and critters! 07/08/04 Beck's EZ-FIL feeder is the ideal companion to The Chickadee Feeder - simple, economical - perfect for those new to feeding wild birds. We've also posted more photos from recent activities at JJ's...for events coming up, check our calendar!

June 2004	06/28/04 It has been a busy month at JJ's - monarch butterflies, Luna silk moth caterpillars, flower pot painting projects, plus story hour! Fortunately we captured the fun & posted pictures in our photo album. Check our events calendar for more photos and upcoming activities!
	06/22/04 Several updates: new seed storage cans and enlarged views of the attractive Bertels Can designs...also, several new functional and uniquely attractive hummingbird feeders from the nice people at Holland Hill »
	06/13/04 More pictures from customers for our photo album! New shots include extra-strength backyard feeding, and a handy guy from Goodrich crafts a fountain. We also added a photo collection of a recent "Story Hour"...fun activities are the rule at J.J. Cardinal's!
	06/07/04 Searching for a fun summer project? We bring you good news! Just added to our site: the GoodPlanet Fly-Thru Feeder Kit...grand fun for all ages and terrific family projects. You'll want to see all of the GoodPlanet kits: Bug Domes, Bird houses, squirrel feeders, fruit feeders, & bird feeders.
May 2004	05/31/04 New from Aspects...the Nyjer Mesh Feeder. Fine steel mesh allows clinging birds to pull tiny seeds from this swell new feeder. Also new for finch lovers: Droll Yankees 36" Finch Flocker featuring yellow top and base. Most folks refer to the seed as "thistle" but it's not. [You too can impress friends with your vast knowledge after reading one of our archived newsletter articles.]
	05/24/04 Hardware. Gads, how confusing it can be. If you are searching for a "do-hickey, thing-a-ma-gig, whatcha' call it" perhaps we can help. J.J. Cardinal's specialize in helping you find solutions. For example, we just posted the three most popular mounting flanges on our accessories & hardware page...ideal for placing your favorite bird feeder or house on a pole » Also, we've added some brilliant pictures to our photo album taken by Mary T. of Flint during her recent visit to the Foremost Gardens, Grand Rapids.
	05/20/04 A "light phase" northern cardinal? Thanks to friends in Clio we got glimpse...as can you. Just click on over to our photo-album » 05/16/04 This spring dozens of folks have participated in fun family-oriented activities at J.J. Cardinal’s. This young lady, (pictured left) proudly displays her finished hand-crafted glass beaded, copper and red raffia adorned hummingbird feeder. Programs through early June have been posted to our Events page at this site »
	05/15/04 The brilliant contrast of color and form is always quite striking when you spot a bright orange Oriole at your backyard feeder. Cool & thoughtful customers like Pam & Ralph delight us by sharing their photos. Perhaps you, too, would like some help luring an Oriole to your habitat. take a peak »
	05/04/04 Louise's Note(s) to Mothers everywhere and our May Update have been loaded to this website - fine and thoughtful gifts, like bells and chimes from Harmony Hollow (featuring perhaps the only 350-year guarantee in the industry), can be found on "pages" all over this site. Enjoy.
April 2004	04/26/04 Our activities for May 2004 is posted on the Events Page. details » 04/19/04 Photos from our popular U-Build bluebird nesting box activity have been posted in our photo-album. We also have added the new white steel squirrel baffle to our accessories and hardware selection online. The elegant appearance is ideal for protecting feeders which have a formal design. take a peak »
	04/18/04 We have added images from a recent Flint Journal photo story about our Mosaic Birdhouse building program. 04/17/04 With so many activities at J.J. Cardinal's you'll want to check our events page to find what's coming up. While you're at it take a peak at our photo-album to see the participants of previous programs. Betcha' you'll find a photo of someone you know. :)

	04/05/04 Carrie Ann is in perpetual motion during story hour (or most any hour, for that matter). It's a challenge to find clear, non-blurred images but we found a few & posted them in our photo album online along with other neat pictures of recent programs/events. quick link »
March 2004	03/30/04 Photos added to our album from customers of Bluebirds, American Kestrel and Cooper's Hawk, luna giant silk moth & more! »
	03/27/04 J.J. Cardinal Naturalist, Joe Volker drew a huge crowd for his Praying Mantis program...naturally we have photos in our album for you to enjoy courtesy of Lauren Hartley (and her father!). Interest in this fascinating little critter has been so huge - we're planning an encore performance once we get a deal hammered out with Joe's agents (kidding). Watch our events calendar for this and other cool programs »
	03/23/04 Some existing feeder poles can be a challenge to "baffle" - the wrap around style from this cone-shaped, all steel baffle from Erva Tool works well with most shepherds rods & effectively resists squirrels. details »
	03/22/04 We're particular about our bird seed blends. Some grains such as barley (right) just are not appropriate for bird seed blends - learn more »
	03/16/04 Holders of our faithful feeder card will get a chance to win another free bag of seed! We're selecting a winner randomly from the cards redeemed during the previous quarter...Read on... » Also check out our photo album: several cool, new pictures from friends (birds & critters).
	03/11/04 Our "talking birds" from Wild Republic have been growing in popularity - as has our selection of these cute little toys. We've added a list of the various species we normally have in stock. Their song is an authentic recording by Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
	03/10/04 Check out new photos from our Petoskey Stone polishing program and recent bird walk!
February 2004	02/22/04 Flint Journal columnist, Jack Blosser, blesses us with another nice story in the Grand Blanc News section of today's paper about our Bird Walks and Nature Hikes. We appreciate the coverage and the Blossers' participation in our events.
	02/15/03 What's a Triops? A friend of ours took a photo and sent it our way. « Take a look »
	02/13/04 New additions from T.M. Hoff Handmade: antique copper tube feeders - garden thermometers and rain gauges. Too cool. Also - our events calendar is revised to included activities through March! 02/11/04 Camera buffs were busy lately - we have several additions to our Photo Album. Also updated - our feeder page sporting a new twist on thistle sock feeders.

	02/05/04 From the author of Slug Bread & Beheaded Thistles, we're pleased to announce the arrival of another great natural living handbook: Eat More Dirt. (A guide - Diverting and Instructive Tips for Growing and Tending an Organic Garden.) Ellen Sandbeck, author. See Notes from Louise for a "review" » 01/31/04 New article by Louise: tips for keeping tube feeders clean and attractive to backyard birds. See Notes from Louise »

January 2004	01/24/04 Winter is an ideal time for offering suet & GoodPlanet™ offers the most durable designs available. Check out "Stumpy" - a nicely finished piece of solid cedar 4 x 4 x 7½" - pack the deep holes with suet or peanut butter mix. If you prefer coated wire style feeders to accommodate square suet cakes, check out JJ's huge selection of basic hangers, decorative hangers, window mount, tail-prop paddle-style, up-side-down, and more. (JJ thought about calling this department "suet-world" but got out-voted by the wise staff of JJ Naturalists.)
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