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Private landowners steward their piece of Minnesota’s forested acres for future generations, with the help of Extension’s Woodland Stewards program.
Erv Berglund uncovers nature’s secrets through University of Minnesota Extension Offal Wildlife Watching Project.
Yellow prairie grass is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a wide variety of soils. The leaves of yellow prairie grass usually stay green until the first frost, when they turn yellow-orange.
As Minnesota’s climate changes, woodland stewards are asking hard questions about which trees will survive, thrive and support resilient forests in the future.
Extension and partners provide critical data to help watershed planners, modelers and local farmers build land systems resilient against extreme weather.
Research about future weather patterns indicates that planning for change makes good business sense. Climate analogs are a useful tool to predict future weather and climate challenges.
Making buildings and outdoor sites more resilient to climate change is something that both homeowners and building professionals can contribute to.
Learn 10 practical ways to stay safe, manage stress and support others during wildfires in and near the Boundary Waters.
A few simple habits can turn your yard from a mosquito breeding ground into a far more comfortable place to spend a Minnesota summer.
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership hosts the awards each spring to celebrate and accelerate environmental stewardship across the state.