Please Pick the Lupines
There are invasive wildflowers all over but none receive as much hatred from me as the lupine. Why does this extremely destructive invasive bother me so much? I think it is because so many people love lupines. If I didn’t …
Category: environment
What is Wrong With People?
I realize there are a number of things wrong with people but today’s blog is about the ones who can’t follow rules/regulations/laws regarding our natural resources. Some people can plead ignorance about fishing regulations but it’s astonishing to me how …
Moccasin Flowers on the Gunflint Trail
These beautiful flowers can be found in abundance in the woods of the Gunflint Trail. It’s always a treat to spot these very close relatives of the Minnesota Sate Wildflower. Cypripedium acaule – Pink Ladyslipper, Moccasin Flower . This …
Migrating Bald Eagles
Bald eagles migrating back to Minnesota Spring migration 1-2 weeks ahead of historical dates Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota and may be seen in large numbers across parts of the state over the next few weeks, according to …
Great Lakes Ice Coverage or Lack Thereof
I don’t think it will be a year for visiting the ice caves in Wisconsin. There isn’t enough ice yet and it’s doubtful we’ll have enough consistently cold temperatures to freeze it solid enough for travel. I guess I’ll have …
Save Your Salt for Your Margaritas
news release from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact: Pam McCurdy, 651-757-2559 10 smart salting tips that protect Minnesota waters As Minnesota endures heavy snowfall and bitter cold temperatures, most of us will rely on a crucial tool to clear the …
Isle Royale Wolf Intervention
Isle Royale National Park has been studied over the years for the unique predator prey relationship of moose and wolves. In recent years the wolf population has struggled due to inbreeding and the lack of an ice bridge during winters …
Not the Best News for Winter Lovers
We all know climate change isn’t good and for people who love winter it’s even worse. From the MN Department of Natural Resources Nature Sightings – Winter is Changing! If you grew up in Minnesota, what childhood memories do you …
Four Reasons to visit the BWCA in October
I personally don’t need a reason to visit the BWCA but I could create a very long list if I wanted to. Maybe you need help convincing someone to join you on an October canoe trip, if so then here …
Leaf Looking
We have a wonderful young woman named Abbie working at Voyageur Brewing Company. She is from Jamaica and the other day I asked her if she was going to go look at colors on her day off. She gave me …