The concept of sustainability is rooted in this universal hope we all share that our children and grandchildren will lead lives as good or better than our own.
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A new twist on fish fry
For those of you keeping track, 23,000 pounds of carp could probably feed at least one thousand hungry Packer fans, more if you went heavy on the rye bread.
Read MoreBringing nature to your doorstep
Where was nature during that stretch of my childhood? It was certainly in the mountains, probably out in the country where the grapevines grew, possibly in the orchards and empty lots, but definitely not in our own backyard.
Read MoreDo you really like me?
My best guess for prom queen this year is the St. Croix River, liked by 16,850 people. Hopefully all those people are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in on projects to keep the river clean, now that its been declared impaired for excess phosphorus.
Read MoreLife After Buckthorn
Prepare to enjoy leisurely afternoons in your backyard, watching birds or savoring the fall colors.
Read MorePutting Down Roots
Where now there are corn fields, wheat fields and houses with close trimmed lawns, once grew big bluestem, purple coneflower, compass plant and cylindric blazing star.
Read MoreA wise old owl once told me
A hundred feet away another owl hooted in response and it suddenly felt like magic as we all sat wordlessly in the sparkling snow on a subzero night listening to the owls hoot for at least another minute.
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