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In Minnesota, sap usually runs from about March 15 to April 20. Learn how to collect sap and add a fun activity to your early spring.

February and March are good months for pruning some of our woody landscape plants.

Reduced wildlife habitat can make even the most skittish animal turn to alternative food and habitat sources - including our home landscapes.

Dakota County is the home base for Sam Talbot, an Extension educator who is helping to reintroduce the prairie violet.

Woodland owners can help reduce pressures on northern long-eared bat populations as the species faces a rapid population decline from white-nose syndrome.

Equipped with communication skills and climate science knowledge, these Extension participants direct efforts toward communities.

You can manage invasive woody plants using chemical and non-chemical methods.

How much will purple carrot-seed moth matter in Minnesota? Reporting this insect can help us figure that out.

We tried out different plant identification apps to see how well they did at ID-ing aquatic plants (including some invasive plants). See how to get the best ID out of the app you choose.

Homeowners may have experienced tree damage due to the recent severe storms. These resources may be helpful in managing tree damage on your property.