Spring is officially here, although the weather in many regions doesn't completely agree, with 60 degree days alternating with chilly rain or snow. Signs of insect activity are evident, more so in warm regions than elsewhere. Fruit tree blossoms are a-hum with bees, mining bees have emerged to forage on willow, and Indiana is getting … Continue reading Newsletter – Xerces Society
Are you seeing breaking leaf buds on your maples, oaks, and poplars?Depending on where you live, it may not feel much like spring. But maples, oaks, and poplars across the country are starting to break bud, starting the flush of green that accompanies leaf out. Thank you for your interest in helping us track … Continue reading VOL – National Phenology Network
Hello and welcome to Spring 2018. Boulder is really excited about the opportunities for you to participate with Boulder, the natural world and your fellow community. I'm calling this the Citizen Science edition. April 14th, 2018 is Citizen Science Day and we are excited to share these great opportunities with you. Superior Citizen Science (superiorcitsci.org) working … Continue reading VOL – Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center
Folks, thank you for your past support of the outreach campaign PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks. We will again be at the Outdoor Adventure Expo hosted by Midwest Mountaineering this next month. So I’m looking for interested folks with some basic knowledge of invasive species to help staff our booth. The dates are … Continue reading VOL – PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks
March Newsletter of Friends of the Mississippi River Legislative updates: Selective drinking water protection? Minnesota is considering new rules to protect drinking water from nitrate pollution. Unfortunately, they wouldn't cover the whole state or help the people who need protection the most — private well owners. In better news, the $22 million raided from the … Continue reading Mississippi Messages – March 2018
Learn how to identify and report AIS and make a difference in your community. Registration is now open for AIS Detectors, MAISRC’s volunteer network and science-based training program launched in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension. If you are a concerned, motivated individual over the age of 18 who wants to learn more about AIS … Continue reading Become an Aquatic Invasive Species Detector!
According to the calendar, today is the first day of spring! But the plants and animals around us tell the real story. Whether you're in New England awaiting the next Nor'easter or in the west hoping for a little more rain, our status of spring maps predict whether spring has actually arrived at your location, … Continue reading USA National Phenology Network – Newlsetter
Register now for Master Woodland Owner Central Lakes! Registration is now open for a new Master Woodland Owner class beginning in May. With a focus on private landowners in the Brainerd area, this class will follow the success of previous Master Woodland Owner classes. This hybrid course will meet both online and in-person, and the … Continue reading MyMinnesotaWoods – UpComing Events
Harmful Algal Blooms in Minnesota Thursday, March 29, 2018: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm St. Anthony Falls Laboratory - 2 Third Ave SE, in Minneapolis The goal of this workshop is to connect Minnesotans with researchers, agencies and water resources professionals working to understand the impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on our lakes and streams. … Continue reading Harmful Algal Blooms Workshop – March 29th – Minneapolis
Anoka Conservation District is looking for help pulling Garlic Mustard during the Springbrook Nature Center Annual Park Clean up on Saturday April 28th, 9am – 12pm. If you’re able to help, please RSVP to Carrie Taylor, the Restoration Ecologist for Anoka Conservation District: carrie.taylor@anokaswcd.org or 763.434.2030 x19 Light refreshments will be served.
