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You can help reduce the spread of invasive species by reporting what you find while out in the woods using the Great Lakes Early Detection Network app.
Red pine is an iconic species in Minnesota. How well it does in the future will depend on the climate and how it is grown.
Wild cucumber vine is growing all over their fences, gardens and the side of the road. Its strange, spiky fruit adds to its mystery.
New document encourages woodland owners in Minnesota to create a Woods Health Scorecard to adapt their property to climate change.
Trees that are stressed from drought, poor planting practices, or other factors are more likely to suffer from needle cast.
As spring progresses and we follow Governor Walz’s #StayHomeMN order, many people are looking for ways to get outdoors and attract wildlife, particularly pollinators, to their yards and gardens. Luckily, UMN Extension and the UMN Bee Lab are ready for you!
Learn more about the value of trees in the carbon cycle in the Minnesota Tree and Woodland Carbon Capture Challenge.
Here are seven native tree species that you can consider for replacing ash trees destroyed by emerald ash borer.
A good pair of binoculars can help you tune in to nature and observe the plants, birds and other animals you see around your neighborhood.
People who are looking for things to do while staying close to home can become citizen scientists and help hunt for a potentially troublesome flower.