Wildlife – Page 10 – East Metro Water

Where have all the bees gone?

By: angiehongmn October 29, 2013

Wildlife, Yards and Landscaping2 Comments

Since 1945, honeybee populations in the U.S. have declined from 4.5 million to only 2 million today and many scientists and beekeepers fear that honeybees might be on the brink of disappearing altogether.

Give me a home where the buffalo roam

By: angiehongmn June 7, 2013

Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingBelwin Conservancy, bison, prairie, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

This year, for the first time, the Washington Conservation District has grant funds available to help landowners living near the St. Croix River convert large areas of turf to prairie, making it easier than ever for people to go native.

Saving Trout

By: angiehongmn December 19, 2012

WildlifeBrown's Creek Watershed District, fishing, trout, Valley Branch Watershed DistrictLeave a Comment

Because trout and the insects that they rely on for food – stoneflies, mayflies, and caddisflies – are so sensitive to pollution and increases in water temperature, trout by necessity require pretty places to live.

Why did the turtle cross the road?

By: angiehongmn June 5, 2012

Wildlife5 Comments

Once you know what to look for, it’s not hard to spot females traveling to and from their nesting grounds at this time of the year.

Cue the Birds

By: angiehongmn April 6, 2012

Wildlife3 Comments

Not surprisingly, the birds that are disappearing most quickly are the ones that have the most specialized habitat needs

Reviewing the Past; Planning the Future

By: angiehongmn February 24, 2012

Keeping water clean, Outdoor Adventures, Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingHabitat, History, trees, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

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.

FiN offers nearby family fun in Washington County

By: angiehongmn February 2, 2012

Outdoor Adventures, WildlifeWashington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

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.

Tending the Delicate Balance

By: angiehongmn January 27, 2012

Keeping water clean, Water Conservation, Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingWashington Conservation District, Wild Ones Design With Nature ConferenceLeave a Comment

The Wild Ones 2012 Design With Nature Conference: Tending the Delicate Balance, will explore the relationships between plants and animals in our natural communities and consider the impacts of processes such as habitat loss and climate change.