Star Watch: Planning ahead for a night out
Bob Drieslein
March 28, 2023
A successful night of star-gazing may depend on you laying some “groundwork” in advance. Here are a few things to consider.
Nature Page & Night Sky
Iowa fisheries biologist discusses the importance of aquatic plants
Steve Weisman
March 27, 2023
Anglers have a love-hate relationship with submerged vegetation. They know that the vegetation is a huge key for better fishing. It creates a safe haven for young fish, allowing them to escape from bigger predators,
Bois de Sioux Watershed District in western Minnesota builds on multi-benefit successes
Board of Water & Soil Resources Report
March 27, 2023
Work is slated to begin this spring on the BDSWD’s Mustinka River rehabilitation project, part of a $50 million, multi-partner flood-control effort within the Red River Valley.
Snacking on your food plot: Planting vegetation that’s fit for man or beast
Christopher Jennings
March 27, 2023
At times I am so focused on this mission that I overlook the land’s ability to provide other rewards, like food for my family’s table.
Illinois’ Giant City State Park taps into hunter familiarity with forest therapy trail
Gretchen Steele
March 24, 2023
Post Oak Trail is an accessible one third-mile loop trail. Seven “Forest Therapy” stations with signage help visitors fully embrace their time in nature in a guided, mindful fashion.
The Post Oak Trail offers
Iowa DNR looking for volunteers to help with frog and toad survey
Staff Report
March 23, 2023
Iowans who are graduates of “frog and toad school” have collected data on more than 2,200 wetlands since 1991, providing an incredible record of activity. The goal for this year’s graduates is to add to
Minnesota swan bill includes lead ban, ‘protected’ areas
Brian Mozey
March 23, 2023
A recently-introduced bill in the Minnesota Legislature would protect swan resting areas and ban lead sinkers in those designated spots. The Minnesota Swan Protection Act would allocate about $1 million to both the Minnesota DNR
Behind the Scenes: Illinois ecologist Anna Frailey is passionate for land management
Tiffany Jolley
March 22, 2023
My family watched many nature documentaries together and the more I learned about nature, the more I wanted to know.
Loggers come to the little cabin
Christine Thomas
March 21, 2023
I had been dreading this day. Approximately 50 acres of the little cabin property is enrolled in the Managed Forest Law (MFL) program.
