El Niño – the ‘butterfly effect’ on Minnesota winter

Earlier this week I met my girls at the bus stop after school. I had just taken our dog on … Continue reading El Niño – the ‘butterfly effect’ on Minnesota winter

Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.

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.

When I looked to the horizon, I couldn’t see where the sky ended and the water began. I heard the … Continue reading How do you define your water relationship?

As I traverse the diverse landscapes of the Lower St. Croix watershed, I can’t help but appreciate the multitude of … Continue reading Yes, you ARE seeing more no-till and cover crops out there.

2023 – it’s a new year and with it comes all the good intentions to start a new habit – … Continue reading Five conservation resolutions for your new year

This past week I joined seven residents of the Ecumen Point Pleasant Heights senior living community in Chisago City for … Continue reading Chisago City residents sweep the streets for cleaner water

Stenciling and cleaning storm drains, interacting with public officials, organizing workshops, burying underwear in my garden, walking crop fields, wading … Continue reading ‘You’ve been educated!’ Lessons learned from a summer of environmental education.

As Tara Iyer reaches down to pull a weed from her lakeshore garden along Green Lake in Chisago County, a … Continue reading Landowners are abuzz with helping pollinators

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to help support and participate in a field day in southern Washington county, … Continue reading It’s a day for a field day!

In sitting in the last staff meeting for the Washington Conservation District, I kept hearing similar words and phrases across … Continue reading A window into the work of your local soil and water conservation districts