January 27, 2023 New Year, Fresh Grant-Funding, and Ample Opportunities to Restore Natural Habitats! The new year is often a time for new beginnings and making positive changes in our lives. And what better way to do that than by creating a beautiful, thriving native plant habitat in your community? A great way to get started is by looking into the many cost-share programs and grants for habitat restoration,… Read More
December 14, 2022 Discovering Minnesota’s Ecology: Notes From The Field As the winter snows start to fall, our crews now have a bit of time to reflect on another super busy and productive field season. One of the most rewarding aspects of our job is the opportunity to observe Minnesota’s ecology, the plant and animal interactions, within the natural areas that we manage. Each year… Read More
April 3, 2014 Neonicotinoids: What they are and why they’re bad It’s in the newspaper and on TV. Another link to why bee populations are in decline. Neonicotinoids are being talked about a lot today, but why? What are they? And, what is the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on pollinators? What are Neonicotinoids? Also called neonics, they are a group of pesticides that are chemically similar… Read More
