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 …
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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 …
Try a Norfolk Island Pine tree for the holidays
You are probably expecting that this column will be my annual promotion of a live Christmas tree for the holiday season. In a sense it is, …
Ask a Naturalist – Turkey on the table
Q: What’s the connection between wild turkeys I see around the neighborhood and my Thanksgiving turkey? Think about the stereotypical image of a …
Plant trees to help reduce climate change
There has been a lot of discussion in the last months and years on the subject of climate change. While this may seem like a relatively …
Ask a Naturalist – Creepy animal myths
In honor of Halloween, in this month’s column we will quiz you about animals that some folks find creepy or spooky. True or False: Touching a toad will give …
Get your yard and garden ready for winter
One of the reasons I love living in Minnesota is that we actually have four seasons. However, I was starting to wonder if we …
Ask a naturalist – Restoring the prairie
Q: What is a prairie and why do you have one at the park? North Mississippi Regional Park is named for the Mississippi River that forms its …
Fall is a great time to garden
The 2018 gardening season may be slowing down but it is far from over. As September approaches our yards and gardens still require …
Ask a Naturalist – Ticked off
Q: Help, I’m scared to go outside because of ticks! Ticks. They’re a fact of life outdoors in the warmer months of Minnesota. Most people find them …