Archive by category Outdoors

Your yard can Bee the change

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Ask a Naturalist: What happens to trees in the spring?

This article was written by Eva Mitchell, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park This month’s column is …

Look out for the Jumping Worm

Several years ago I wrote about a new threat to Minnesota gardens, Jumping Worms (Amynthus agestis). Unfortunately since that time, this invasive species has …

The buzz about pollinator habitat, Lawns to Legumes program provides funding for residents

This article was written by Amy Chapman, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer It’s a good time to plant a pollinator-friendly habitat …

Ask a Naturalist: Why do beavers make dams? – Sylvia (age 4)

This article was written by Eva Mitchell, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park We learn from a young age that …

Houseplants can brighten up a gloomy winter

The busy days of the holiday season have passed and most of the holiday related greenery is out the door. Our outdoor gardens are nestled to bed under the …

Ask a Naturalist: What do insects do in the winter in Minnesota?

This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist, North Mississippi Regional Park During a typical Minnesota …

Ask a Naturalist: Why do I see more stars in winter?

This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park If you’ve ever stargazed …

Plants for the holidays

Mother Nature has decided that it is time to rest our gardens and ourselves for this year. My bulbs are planted and the annuals pulled up. I cut back  …

Basic yard cleanup – and protect the pollinators

What happened to autumn? Before the leaves had fully turned, we had temperatures in the 30s and snow flurries. But this is not unusual for Minnesota, and by …