Have you ever considered your landscape as ecological art? Does it awaken your sense of smell? Does it make you feel a part of nature? Do you sigh at its beauty? And laugh at the sight and sounds of the wildlife it brings? If it doesn't, here are two opportunities to learn how to fix that. On … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
A Total Eclipse of the Moon
There will be a total eclipse of the moon during the early morning of January 31, 2018 -- just before sunrise. I've read that it has been about 150 years since the last total lunar Blue Moon eclipse was glimpsed in North America. So this is a pretty spectacular phenomenon. "The January 31 full moon … [Read more...]
More on Snowy Owls
As of January 16, an estimated 240 Snowy Owls ( Nyctea scandiaca) have been found in 65 of Wisconsin's 72 counties since the first arrived on October 20. The only counties lacking reports include Buffalo, Florence, Forest, Lafayette, Menominee, Walworth, and Waupaca. Report Sightings Have you seen … [Read more...]
Cropland and Lawns — Carbon Sequesters?
Wild Ones member Adrian Ayres Fisher is sustainability coordinator for Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. She writes about gardening, healthy soil and carbon sequestration, and how we can help solve global warming. Temperate woodlands and prairies can draw down approximately 1000 … [Read more...]
22nd Toward Harmony with Nature Conference
This year's Toward Harmony with Nature Conference is focused around the theme The American Garden – A Life or Death Situation. As habitats disappear, American Gardens are evolving to fill the void. From a creation solely for our own enjoyment, our gardens are becoming a biodiverse refuge for native … [Read more...]
Reminder – Wisconsin Landscape Pesticide Registry
Just a reminder! The Wisconsin Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) must receive your renewal notice by email or USPS by February 1st to renew your listing to have your landscape be included in this year’s pesticide notification process. Regardless if you are renewing or registering … [Read more...]