Wildlife – Page 9 – East Metro Water

Students Plant 10 Acres of Prairie at St. Croix Prep

By: angiehongmn November 28, 2016

Keeping water clean, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Yards and Landscapingmiddle st. croix watershed management organization, prairie, St. Croix Prep, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

Already, the teachers are coming up with creating ways to teach about biology, ecology, math, technology and art in the prairie.

Join the PolliNATION

By: angiehongmn August 23, 2016

Wildlife, Yards and Landscapingbees, birds, Blue Thumb, clean water, monarchs, native plants, pollinators, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

Since your own lawn is small, you might be surprised to learn that turf grass covers more acres of land in the U.S. than the eight largest agricultural crops combined. Imagine what a difference it would make if all of us converted ¼ of our lawn to native plantings that provide habitat for pollinators, birds and wildlife.

Giants of the prairie

By: angiehongmn June 8, 2016

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

On Saturday, June 11, the ground in the Belwin prairie will again shake as a truck pulls up, opens its doors and releases a herd of bison with thundering hooves.

What’s hopping in your yard?

By: angiehongmn June 1, 2016

Wildlife, Yards and Landscapingbuffers, frogs, gardening, Wetlands, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

In your yard, you can create a healthy home for frogs and toads by leaving some of the grass unmowed near wetlands, lakes and woods; planting gardens with native plants; and using little or no chemicals on your lawn and gardens.

Ode to Odonata

By: angiehongmn April 26, 2016

Wildlifeaquatic life, dragonflies, springLeave a Comment

Most people consider dragonflies and damselflies to be terrestrial flying insects, but in fact, they often spend more than half of their lives in the water.

The release of Hector the Toad

By: angiehongmn April 29, 2015

Wildlifebuffers, ephemeral wetlands, frogs and toadsLeave a Comment

Pollution from fertilizers and pesticides can have a particularly bad impact on ephemeral wetlands during the spring when frog and toad eggs are hatching into tadpoles and birds are stopping over on their return journey north.

Getting to know your neighborhood uncommon fish

By: angiehongmn September 18, 2014

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifeendangered species, fish, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

There are eight species of fish in Washington County that are considered threatened or special concern species by the State of Minnesota.

Monarchs in the Trees

By: angiehongmn August 6, 2014

Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingBlue Thumb, butterflies, monarchs, native plants, pollinators, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

On Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30-8pm, the Jurans and the Grabowskis will open up their yards to neighbors and other members of the local community who are looking for ideas and inspiration.

Safe passage for turtles near Big Marine Lake

By: angiehongmn June 23, 2014

WildlifeBig Marine Park, Blanding's turtle, turtle crossing, turtles, Washington Conservation District, Washington County Parks2 Comments

County Parks and WCD staff expect many kinds of turtles to use the new road crossing at Hwy 4, but local biologists are especially interested in protecting Blanding’s turtles because of their threatened species status.

Native Plants Keep Bees Buzzing

By: angiehongmn June 3, 2014

Wildlife, Yards and LandscapingBlue Thumb, honey bees, native plants, pollinators, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

Beekeepers are losing 30-50% of their hives each year as the colonies collapse due to disease, lack of habitat, and pesticide applications.