Memorial Day brings a time to reflect. Originally intended to honor those who died in wars fought for our country, today for many of us, it has expanded to include honoring all living things that have died in the service of our United States of America. This year, as has been the case for the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Hometown Habitat Update
Wild Ones Honorary Director Catherine Zimmerman has finished her film Hometown Habitat and copies are available in DVD format. She is now working on a press kit to include with the new trailer which will be coming out shortly. So plan to host a Hometown Habitat screening. Contact Catherine See … [Read more...]
Violets and other Host Plants
The other day at a social gathering, I overhead someone complaining about all the violets in her lawn. How she "hated" them, and how they just "won't go away." I couldn't help but ask her if she was aware the violet was the host plant for fritillary butterflies. She looked at me … [Read more...]
Btk – Gypsy Moth Suppression
I read recently that the State of Wisconsin, like many other northern states, would be spraying for gypsy moths during the end of April and into May. Curious as to how this spraying would affect other insects, I wrote to WDNR representative Colleen Robinson Klug. With her permission, here is her … [Read more...]
Endangered Species Day
Thanks to Lorrie Otto and other crusaders against DDT, the EPA was formed in 1970 and we are now able to enjoy the flight of the American eagle. Since 1973, when Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) we are now able to also enjoy the beauty of some of America's most precious plants and … [Read more...]
2016 Loess Hills Prairie Seminar
The 2016 Loess Hills Prairie Seminar to be held June 3-5 focuses on the “Fascinations of the Loess Hills.” With this seminar, sponsored annually by the Northwest Area Education Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Monona County Conservation, they are celebrating its 40th … [Read more...]