While subzero temperatures are not the most pleasant conditions for us, they can be a factor in helping to control pests. Warmer winter temperatures may mean more EAB larvae are likely to survive.
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Curt Forst finds the AIS Detectors program to be a natural fit. His goals are to protect the water quality of the lake he lives on and to keep issues from spreading to other lakes.
Using data collected from over 13,000 weather stations during a 30-year period, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map provides higher resolution and more accurate zonal information.
Signal crayfish aren't fussy about habitat, grow faster and are larger than our native crayfish, and have the reproductive capacity to become a dominant species in introduced areas. What might this mean for Minnesota's waters?
Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Cass County. Landowners need to be aware of the threat EAB poses not only on their land but to many thousands of acres of nearby ash forests.
Rather than create their own colonies, lemon cuckoo bumble bees take over the nests of other bumble bees. Though this sounds aggressive, their behavior can indicate a healthy pollinator ecosystem.
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers who served in the armed forces help fellow veterans connect with the outdoor world.
Let's learn about some of the "creepy" creatures found—or soon to be found—in the southeastern woodlands of Minnesota.
Find climate-resilient, native trees and plants recommended for southeast Minnesota.
Extension is working with The Nature Conservancy and Minnesota DNR to develop a tree seed collection training program in an effort to reforest one million acres in Minnesota by 2040.