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 …
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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 …
The 2018 gardening season may be slowing down but it is far from over. As September approaches our yards and gardens still require …
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 …
Some of the most spectacular flowers in the garden are irises. With development and improvement that the iris has experienced over the last 50 years …
Nothing tastes more like summer sunshine than the sweet tang of a just picked home-grown tomato. I don’t believe anything you buy in the …
Q: Someone told me there are otters in the park. Why have I never seen one? If you visit North Mississippi Regional Park, or other natural areas near the …
Q: It’s June—why does it look like there’s snow on the ground? On the opposite side of the year’s wheel from the chill of January, on a warm, …
If you have been paying attention you know that our pollinators — bees, butterflies and other insects — are in decline. Why should we be …
Amy Chapman wrote a wonderful article for the March Camden News on suggestions and resources entitled, “Become a Gardener.” It is filled with excellent …
Q: How can I spot a bald eagle’s nest? Most people find bald eagles fascinating to watch. Their impressive size makes them the largest raptors in Minnesota, …