Restoring one of nature’s ‘storm drains’
We’ve entered that in-between phase of winter—the deep freeze of January and February is behind us, but the forecast is … Continue reading Restoring one of nature’s ‘storm drains’
We’ve entered that in-between phase of winter—the deep freeze of January and February is behind us, but the forecast is … Continue reading Restoring one of nature’s ‘storm drains’
It’s that time of year – the leaves are starting to emerge, the land is greening and you start seeing … Continue reading Dandelions: the edible, medicinal, non-native gateway to rethinking our yards
Last month, I was asked to speak in an elementary classroom about habitat fragmentation. The class had just finished an … Continue reading Don’t underestimate the power of a good historic photograph.
Let it be said: working in the conservation field is not an easy endeavor. In fact, my husband regularly hears … Continue reading Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.
Our family camps quite a bit, and my two daughters have high standards when it comes to campsites. The campsite … Continue reading The urban tree: both savior and villain
Last week, I had the pleasure of crashing a boat ride for local municipal officials. Staff from the Chisago Lakes … Continue reading Minnesota’s vanishing shorelines – and what we can do about it
Prior to European settlement, the Lower St. Croix watershed was predominantly covered by a mixture of prairie and savanna, which … Continue reading From Cropland to Prairie: A Journey of Patience and Management
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know my conservation colleagues in the Lower St. Croix watershed over the past couple years. … Continue reading Walking the conservation talk – the importance of leading by example
Once upon a time, there was a Minnesota family. Tom and Joan both have a deep love of the outdoors, … Continue reading Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.
Water storage has been on my mind a lot lately. With the multiple storms tracking across the country dumping rain … Continue reading Water water everywhere, but where do we store it?