It’s that time of year! Emerald ash borer season is upon us.
As the Community Coordinator in the East Metro, I’ve learned a lot about the people in the area. East Metro people, as is likely true with all Minnesotans, take pride in many of their natural...
View ArticleThe Uniqueness of Spring
With each spring I am reminded of the pure joy of being outdoors. Nothing compares to the grand thaw that is the Midwestern spring season. Everyone has their favorite hailing moment that, for them,...
View ArticlePollinator Protection: Moving Forward in Minnesota
As many Minnesotans are already well aware, pollinator populations have been in the midst of a drastic decline for quite a while now. Beekeepers report consistent hive loss each year, citing habitat...
View ArticleThe Importance of Green Space
A group of birders at the Audubon event in St. Paul. As someone who lives in an urban environment, I find it very easy to forget the plethora of natural resources available to me. Minnesota has a...
View ArticleAquatic Invasive Species and Keeping Your Chin Up
A re-occurring theme in my work this last month has been aquatic invasive species: how to mitigate their spread, control their presence, and potentially eradicate them all together. Water is one of my...
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