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Boulder Junction Shooting Range offering a free Youth Shooting Program
Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a free Youth Shooting Program. It will include trap, skeet, and safe handling of firearms for 12-17 year olds who are beginners only.
The Lake Where You Live
The Birch Lake Bar and resort holds an annual contest in predicting the date for ice-out. Around 100 yards off shore, easily visible through the expansive windows behind the bar, a dummy sits on a chair. From the look of things it will be a long time before he gets …
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week I got the chance to check out a “year in review” for Michigan’s invasive species program. Of course, Michigan struggles with invasive species, both terrestrial and aquatic, just as we do here in Wisconsin and, closer to home, in the Northwoods. I think it is always interesting, and …
Residents asked to join in on Northwoods Lights Out! program
It seems pollution is always in the news these days — water pollution, air pollution and even noise pollution. But one type of pollution that has not gotten as much wide spread attention is light pollution. National Geographic defines light pollution as, “the excessive or poor use of artificial outdoor …
How rural landowners can be key in wetland bank projects
At this year’s Wetland Science Conference, Kaitlyn O’Connor of the ISG Environmental Team spoke about rural landowners and their potential role as partners in successful invasive species management in wetland bank projects. Wetland banks, she said, are used to generate credits that landowners can sell to developers when wetland impacts …
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Two Vilas County students place well in state land and water competition
Two Vilas County youth placed well in the Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Awareness Poster and Speaking Contest. The theme of the poster contest this year was, “One Water.” The theme brought out the imaginations of kids across the state. Speech contestants were able to speak on any conservation issues of importance …
2023 Great Backyard Bird Count results are in
Each February, birders from around the world take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This year, there were over 555,000 participants in the birding adventure.
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council seeks Invader Crusader nominations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the Invader Crusaders Awards through March 27, 2023.
The Lake Where You Live
Almost halfway through March the snow banks are supposed to be receding. They’re not. The ice and hard-packed snow are supposed to melt off the town roads. It’s happening, but only in spots where the sun can reach. The snow and ice burden on our lakes is supposed to be …
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week the Forest History Association of Wisconsin (FHA) had a talk about the dugout canoes that were found in Lake Mendota in 2021. As interesting as I thought the talk would be when I received the press release, I had not idea just how interesting I would find it. …
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Pollinator Stewardship session looks at Lepidoptera and other pollinators
Session three of the Pollinator Stewardship training looked at Lepidoptera, or butterflies as well as other, lesser though of pollinators. Bees are the most important pollinators, but others have their place in the world of pollination as well. Junaid Kahn spoke about all of these in his latest session for …
How wetlands manage water and flooding
For the last installment of Winter Water Talks, from the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, Katie Beilfuss spoke about wetlands and flooding from a watershed perspective. She began her talk with a bit about wetlands in general.
Final opportunity to buy 2023 DNR turkey harvest authorizations is tomorrow
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began selling 2023 bonus spring turkey harvest authorizations on Monday, March 20.
Learn to Hunt Food program brings new hunters into the field
There has been more interest in sustainable living in recent years, as supply chains were crippled by the pandemic. One way to become more self sufficient is through hunting. The Department of Natural Resources’ Learn to Hunt Food Program focuses on adults who are looking to get out into the …
What to expect from spongy moth populations in 2023
The 2021 spring drove populations of spongy moth up according to Matt Hillstrom of UW-Madison horticulture. Normally starvation and disease keep those populations in check, but from time to time ideal weather conditions cause a rapid uptick in population numbers.
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