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Natural Connections: Stinky Stonewort

"Last week I asked what new mystery I would discover the next time I went exploring in a fen. This week, we followed our noses and found chara."

Natural Connections: Bladderwort Turions: Mysteries In The Fen

"And what new mystery will I discover the next time I go squishing around this magical place with muck between my toes?"

Give Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators A Lift During Pollinator Week, June 20-26

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat, Volunteering And More.
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Be Bear Aware: Encounters Increase During Summer

Follow these steps to avoid attracting black bears and what to do if a bear is near your home or cabin.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 17, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: Cotton, Not Cottonwood

The green fruits on this aspen catkin have split open to release their tiny seeds—each surrounded by a tuft of fluff that will carry it away on the breeze.

Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Season Starts June 18

Anglers should note that there have been some changes to the bass regulations for some lakes in the northern zone.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 10, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Elk Monitoring Volunteers Needed In Flambeau River State Forest And Clam Lake

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to host cameras in the Flambeau River State Forest and Clam Lake to effectively monitor the reintroduced elk herds in Wisconsin.
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Natural Connections: Nature’s Drumbeat

Anne Torrey, of Gordon, WI, participated in a Natural Connections Writing Workshop I led last fall and is continuing to hone her craft. I hope you enjoy her unique account of witnessing a common event.

Multi-Enterprise Pasture Walk – Luck, Saturday, June 11, 10 AM

The Anathoth Community Farm is home to Mike Miles, Barb Kass, and their extended family.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 3, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
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Governor Evers Approves WIS 70 Resurfacing Project In Sawyer County

Work to address deteriorating pavement from County W to County GG.

Natural Connections: The Chemistry Of Nature

"Even a glimpse of their sunny blossoms brings a smile to my face, causing the release of endorphins and serotonin in my brain"

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 27, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: Bees And Breeches

Newly emerged queen bumble bees have strong legs and a long tongue that allow them to access the nectar hidden deep in Dutchman’s breeches flowers.

Catch The Fish Of A Lifetime; Northern Zone Musky Season Starts May 28

DNR today announced that the 2022 northern zone musky season begins May 28, 2022 and runs through Dec. 31.

Help Protect Turtles During Turtle Nesting Season

Build A Nest Cage, Report Road Crossings And Keep Wild Turtles Wild
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Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 20, 2022

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Work To Begin On County Highway Projects In Barron County

Road work on CTH A, from the Village of Dallas west to STH 25, is starting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Natural Connections: Growing Up WILD: Dragonflies

This little aquatic monster is a dragonfly in the middle of childhood. Just like human kids, they grow up wild!

Near Critical Fire Danger Across Northwest Wisconsin

The DNR is asking the public to avoid burning due to near critical fire danger across northwest Wisconsin.

Risk Of Pavement Buckling Rises With Temperatures

Warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin could create conditions for pavement buckling.

Natural Connections: Robins And Hermit Thrushes: Cousins In The Woods

American robins make cup-shaped nests that often include mud and Hermit thrushes are one of the most melodious members of the thrush family.
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