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One spindly little alder shielded my monochromatic view of the dozen mallards that circled the snowglobe of a lake we hunted that day. I like to think it obstructed their view as much as mine, but given the 24 eyes looking back at me, that was unlikely.
The Lake Where You Live
I’m at the age where the last thing I need in my life is more stuff. The house, for instance, could use a fair bit of winnowing and discarding. Ditto for my office attached to the garage.
Wisconsin Land and Water Camp at Discovery Center
The Wisconsin Land and Water Youth Conservation Camp took place at the North Lakeland Discovery Center (NLDC) in Manitowish Waters earlier this summer. The camp gives high schoolers interested in the natural resources field some insight in different career paths in the discipline, as well as hands on activities they …
Traditional Hunters Education at Minocqua Gun Club starting Aug. 10
The Minocqua Gun Club will host a traditional, in-person Hunter Education class this August. The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse just south of town. The class is structured for a 12-year-old comprehension level. The cost is $10 (cash or …
Annual Garden Tour in Eagle River/Phelps area July 25
The Roots & Shoots Northwoods Garden Club will host its Annual Garden Tour in the Eagle River/Phelps area this year on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any of the gardens; bring the family and children …
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Walk on the Wild Side series at Minocqua Winter Park this summer
Minocqua Winter Park recently announced a full season’s worth of its “Walk on the Wild Side” series! The series will offer presentations on a number of Northwoods wonders.
DNR highlights accessible outdoor options for universal recreation month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities.
Trout Lake Station invites public to explore lake science on July 31
UW Madison’s Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction invites people of all ages to an open house this upcoming July 31, from 1 to 5 p.m., for free hands-on science, boat rides, and Babcock ice cream.
Trees For Tomorrow and WPS Foundation celebrate nearly 80 years of partnership
Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), an environmental education center, recently hosted its 60th annual Natural Resources Careers Exploration Week (NRCEW) for high school students. This milestone weeklong program equips students with the tools, real-world knowledge, and professional networks needed to confidently explore career paths in natural resources. At a time when …
DNR asks boaters to help protect emerging wild rice
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages boaters to be aware of early-growth wild rice while out on Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and flowages throughout the rest of the summer growing season.
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Northwoods Yard & Garden
Lawn diseases usually involve fungi infecting grass plants, causing various symptoms, and often resulting in dead grass. However, two common visible lawn abnormalities caused by soil organisms that are not actually infecting lawn grasses are slime molds and fairy ring.
Northwoods Almanac
Scott Ruesch sent me photos of a pair of piebald squirrels that were frolicking in his backyard in Harshaw. I’ve seen an albino squirrel before, but never a piebald one, or in this case, two! Piebaldism develops when albinism only affects certain areas of the skin, producing a “pied” or …
The Lake Where You Live
You visit and live on a lake for almost four decades and you learn a lot about its life and rhythms. At evening on the Saturday before the Fourth of July, I guessed a number of anglers would be on the water. I wanted to capture a favorite spot before …
2026 ruffed grouse survey results; summer game bird survey significance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the 2026 ruffed grouse and pheasant survey results in a press release on June 24. “The survey measured ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring and showed an 11 (percent) decrease in statewide drumming activity compared to 2025,” …
‘Walk on the Wild Side’ series this summer at Minocqua Winter Park
Minocqua Winter Park announces a full season’s worth of its “Walk on the Wild Side” series! The series will offer presentations on a number of Northwoods wonders. On Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m., the series takes a deep dive into “Invisible Beings in Our Waters,” presented by Gretchen Gerrish, …
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