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Jessy Carlson launched a vegetation identification course to address a gap between what stormwater staff need and what is available.
Thoughts on wildlife migration, connected landscapes and the importance of stopover habitat.
An Extension volunteer discovered invasive spiny water fleas in Daniels Lake, a part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge offers time before the opener for hunters with disabilities, including military veterans, who help Extension track food web science.
In Minnesota, we love to talk about the weather, but do we talk enough about how severe weather can impact our lives?
No matter where you live in the state, it pays to take basic preparation steps now so you’re prepared when it matters most, says Seth Spencer, Extension educator in climate adaptation and resilience.
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.