Someone recently asked me whether there are any native azaleas? The way she asked suggested a deeper interest about native azaleas. While there are several great sources of information about native azaleas…
Waste Not, Want Not If you heat with wood at all, by this time of winter, the ash barrels are getting full. The ash bit keeps getting bigger and places…
Landowners are always asking me where they can get help for their wildlife habitat projects. Many times the name that comes out of my mouth is the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA)….
Wisconsin DNR is looking for gardeners to grow violets and collect the seed! Use your gardening skills to grow prairie violet plants (Viola pedatifida) in your garden, collect the seed, and help…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Wisconsin, this National Resources Conservation Service Program—The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)—offers helpful financial incentives for landowners to improve their land. The CSP encourages and assists landowners with…
Madison College is offering an instructor led Basic Wildland Fire Course (S-130, S-190, L-180) on weekends in February. The classes start this Friday February 11. Class dates are Fri Feb…
Last week, I shared my personal resolutions for the New Year. For those who are looking for ideas that are more practical, here is a great list from the Wisconsin…
The saying goes, “Hope for the best, expect the worst and take what you get.” 2021 saw a crop of solar panels sprout on our roof. The garage welcomed…
I spent a day this fall clearing brush on an island in the Wisconsin River managed by the Aldo Leopold Foundation. This island is one of several used as a…
WDNR Press Release Contact: Lisie Kitchel, DNR Conservation Biologist Lisie.Kitchel@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-5248 Jesse Weinzinger, DNR Conservation Biologist Jesse.Weinzinger@wisconsin.gov; 608-397-0198 The DNR teamed up with partners across Wisconsin to deliver and place…