Earlier this summer, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a comprehensive study on nitrogen in our waters, in which they found that nitrate concentrations in the Mississippi River increased by 87-283% (depending on location) between 1976-2010.
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Rush River Rambles
During our three hours on the water, we saw four people fly-fishing but no other paddlers.
Read MoreJourney on Two Wheels
By now, my bike was nothing more than an extension of my body and I had a sense of unbounded joy at rediscovering this part of me that had been long hidden during pregnancy, new motherhood and a long winter’s snow.
Read MoreHow to cross a river with a baby
Most parents of young children avoid international travel, particularly to locations where treacherous unpaved roads, tarantulas, and rodents of unusual size are common. We are different. When my husband Gary and I began discussing vacation destinations for this winter, the conversation quickly moved from, “nothing involving long car rides,” to “preferably some place warm,” before…
Read MoreApple Orchards – Right and Wrong
I got a second chance at apple delight this week when I toured the orchard and trails at Carpenter Nature Center.
Read MoreContinuing the Learning outside the Classroom
In my perfect world, classroom lessons would almost always be paired with hands-on activities and authentic experiences outside of the school.
Read MoreWill the kids be outside this summer?
This weekend, May 19 and 20, Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo will hold its third annual Minnesota Outdoor Youth Expo. Featuring activities such as geocaching, archery, scuba diving and nature walks, the event is designed to get kids and teens outside and in contact with over 60 outdoor organizations, experts and educators from the area.
Read MoreReviewing the Past; Planning the Future
As we at the Washington Conservation District work with landowners on vegetation enhancements, we are often asked whether using native plants is better than introduced plants or cultivars.
Read MoreI Brake for Dirt Piles
Never ask an ecologist “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Unless, of course, you are ready for a long discussion that touches on the relationship between habitat and wildlife.
Read MoreFiN offers nearby family fun in Washington County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an urban fishing program called “Fishing in the Neighborhood” (FiN) that manages over 60 small lakes and ponds for fishing in the Twin Cities.
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