Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jul. 15, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Carnivorous Caterpillars
This harvester butterfly started their life as a carnivorous caterpillar munching on aphids.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jul. 8, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: European Skippers
The little rust-colored butterflies you may have been seeing in great abundance lately are European skippers.
DNR Wardens Join Local Boat Patrols For Operation Dry Water
Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
Natural Connections: Stinky Stonewort
"Last week I asked what new mystery I would discover the next time I went exploring in a fen. This week, we followed our noses and found chara."
Natural Connections: Bladderwort Turions: Mysteries In The Fen
"And what new mystery will I discover the next time I go squishing around this magical place with muck between my toes?"
Give Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators A Lift During Pollinator Week, June 20-26
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat, Volunteering And More.
Be Bear Aware: Encounters Increase During Summer
Follow these steps to avoid attracting black bears and what to do if a bear is near your home or cabin.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 17, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Cotton, Not Cottonwood
The green fruits on this aspen catkin have split open to release their tiny seeds—each surrounded by a tuft of fluff that will carry it away on the breeze.
Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Season Starts June 18
Anglers should note that there have been some changes to the bass regulations for some lakes in the northern zone.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 10, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Elk Monitoring Volunteers Needed In Flambeau River State Forest And Clam Lake
The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to host cameras in the Flambeau River State Forest and Clam Lake to effectively monitor the reintroduced elk herds in Wisconsin.
Natural Connections: Nature’s Drumbeat
Anne Torrey, of Gordon, WI, participated in a Natural Connections Writing Workshop I led last fall and is continuing to hone her craft. I hope you enjoy her unique account of witnessing a common event.
Multi-Enterprise Pasture Walk – Luck, Saturday, June 11, 10 AM
The Anathoth Community Farm is home to Mike Miles, Barb Kass, and their extended family.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Jun. 3, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Governor Evers Approves WIS 70 Resurfacing Project In Sawyer County
Work to address deteriorating pavement from County W to County GG.
Natural Connections: The Chemistry Of Nature
"Even a glimpse of their sunny blossoms brings a smile to my face, causing the release of endorphins and serotonin in my brain"
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 27, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Bees And Breeches
Newly emerged queen bumble bees have strong legs and a long tongue that allow them to access the nectar hidden deep in Dutchman’s breeches flowers.
Catch The Fish Of A Lifetime; Northern Zone Musky Season Starts May 28
DNR today announced that the 2022 northern zone musky season begins May 28, 2022 and runs through Dec. 31.
Help Protect Turtles During Turtle Nesting Season
Build A Nest Cage, Report Road Crossings And Keep Wild Turtles Wild
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 20, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
