Are you ready to witness a cosmic spectacle like no other?
Southern Illinois is gearing up to host the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. If you plan to join the thousands flocking to the region for this awe-inspiring event, I’d like to share some advice for those just now starting to make your 2024 Solar Eclipse plans.
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” And what better way to celebrate the arrival of this vibrant season than by planning your garden with native plants?
There’s something magical about native flora – they not only add beauty to your surroundings but also support local ecosystems and wildlife. So, grab your gardening gloves, and let’s dive into the beautiful world of planning for planting native plants in your spring garden.
Gretchen Steele: Spring planning for planting native plants in your garden Read More »
As the celestial event of the decade approaches, anticipation is building for the 2024 solar eclipse. Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are planning their journeys to witness this rare spectacle.
Among the myriad of destinations, one stands out as an excellent choice for an enjoyable experience — the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill.
As I write this, our part of southern Illinois is under severe winter weather: sub-zero temps and dangerous windchills. It’s weather none of us should consider hiking in; it just isn’t prudent.
But in a few days, things will normalize, and we’ll return to less dangerous “normal” winter conditions. I’ve always enjoyed winter hiking – no bugs, no sweat, and a much different landscape.
Winter hiking: navigating the chills with confidence Read More »
The trumpeter swans continue to make a triumphant return to southern Illinois.
The latest DNR aerial survey showed the following numbers: 394 total swans counted, 139 at Burning Star Mine, 183 at Union County Refuge, 39 at Pyramid, 22 at Rend Lake, nine at Keck’s and two at Carlyle Lake. This doesn’t take into consideration the numbers of small groups ranging from four to as many as 20 or 30 that I have been finding scattered out across private small ponds and lakes.
Trumpeter swans triumphing in southern Illinois thanks to recovery efforts Read More »
Do you love birds? Do you want to attract more of them to your backyard and help them survive the cold winter? Do you wish to have fun and educational time with your kids? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading.
One of my favorite things to do in the dark, dreary months of winter is to while away large chunks of time watching birds at the feeders. I have a whole feeding station at my house and have gifted feeders to almost everyone I know.
Looking for a winter project? Here’s how to make awesome bird feeders Read More »
As a landscape/outdoor photographer, I find winter my favorite season. The sunrises and sunsets are much more colorful and complex, the quality of light is better, and the number of subjects abounds. However, outdoor photography in winter offers some unique challenges and opportunities.
Frozen Frames: Master the art of winter photography Read More »
For the past several years, students in Darin DeNeal’s agriculture class at Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School in Illinois have had the opportunity to learn to process deer thanks to DeNeal’s efforts to include it in the Natural Resources and Wildlife Management portion of his classroom activities.
It’s been one of the most popular classroom projects.
Students get hands-on learning of how to process deer at Illinois high school Read More »
The end of the year and that longest night of Winter Solstice always tend to make me a little maudlin and introspective. It’s often a time when I miss my now-gone outdoor companions the most. I reflect on the memories I have enjoyed making over the years with those friends.
I also tend to think of how we can memorialize our late outdoor friends and companions.
Here are ways to honor the legacy of hunting, fishing companions Read More »
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