Think now for color in the spring
If you want early spring color in your garden, now is the time to plant your hardy bulbs. Hardy bulbs are those that need the cold winters in order to …
Archive by category Outdoors
News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
Mythical creatures of Minnesota
This article was written by Jen Fuller, Kroening Nature Center, North Mississippi Regional Park In honor of Halloween, this article explores myths and truths …
It’s harvest season!
Climate change seems to have brought a considerable change to our weather patterns. What are usually the dog days of summer in mid-August came in July …
The highly invasive jumping worm
This article was written by Mikayla Deiter The Northside Community has many beautiful green spaces like Creek View Park, Webber Park, Shingle Creek, and our …
Discover summer fun at Kroening Nature Center
This article was written by Mikayla Deiter It’s summer in the city. Life is vibrating with activity, and at Carl W. Kroening Nature Center the …
More on tomatoes
I hope your tomatoes are growing as well as ours. Our three plants have produced dozens of cherry, red pear and beefsteak tomatoes. They are still …
Trees as tools for keeping us cool
This article was written by Jen Fuller, Seasonal Naturalist Program Lead for Environmental Educator Interns, North Mississippi Regional Park Summer is finally …
Nothing beats fresh homegrown tomatoes
Finally the tomatoes are planted! The cool weather this spring led me to wonder if the soil would ever be warm enough to plant them. (Planting tomatoes in soil …
Mow your lawn the correct way
We are nearing the end of “No Mow May.” The Department of Natural Resources and many Minnesota communities promote not mowing your lawn in the month …
You can help keep our waterways clean and safe
This article was written by Jeannette Lutter-Gardella, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Kroening nature Center Outdoor Educator The month of June …