Archive by category Outdoors

Ask a Naturalist: Are there still Great Blue Herons at North Mississippi Regional Park?

This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, MPRB Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park   Have you seen any large, low-flying birds over your …

Ask a Naturalist—How do we know that spring is finally here?

This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Park   After a long winter, it’s …

Gardening for wildlife in the city – Creating a healthy habitat

  This article was written by Amy Chapman We enjoy seeing butterflies, bees and birds in our yards. And our gardens benefit when birds, insects and …

Ask a Naturalist: What’s an animal sign?

  This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Park There are many wild animals …

It hasn’t been such a bad winter

      Well so much for the lack of snow cover. Fortunately we had a good amount of snow on the ground before the polar vortex paid us a visit in …

Ask a Naturalist: Did I just see a fox?

  This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park Living in the city, …

Orchids – beautiful and easy to grow

    I remember my first encounter with an orchid. It was given to me in a corsage by a young man who was escorting me to a high school dance. While I …

Ask a Naturalist – Why don’t birds’ feet freeze?

  Written by Victoria Thompson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalist, North Mississippi Regional Park You might not think of winter as a great …

Winter tree safety

  Written by Debbie Nelson, Master Gardener, U of M Extension Service, Hennepin County     Normally this time of year I like to think of my …

Ask a Naturalist – How is a lynx like a Snowshoe?

  This article was written by Danielle Decock, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Naturalist at North Mississippi Regional Park   With cold fronts …