Past President of Wild Ones Tim Lewis asked me to respond to a question which appeared on the Wild Ones Group Facebook account. The question is "Does Wild Ones have a position or any active involvement in supporting the rights of wild rice and the native people whose lives and culture depend on … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Historical Perception toward Ecology
A few weeks ago I watched a film on TV entitled The Last Buffalo. It was produced by the Smithsonian Channel. Although sad at the loss of those great herds of buffalo, it ended with an uplifting scenario for their continued existence. I know we've all heard the stories about the senseless lack of … [Read more...]
EarthSky’s Meteor Shower Guide for 2019
I love being able to linger outside during the wee hours of the morning to watch meteorite showers in the sky over our hunting shack. Looks like I'll have ample opportunity this year. Click here to see EarthSky's Meteor Shower Guide for 2019. Watching the night sky always brings me a sense of peace … [Read more...]
Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing
In Japan, Shinrin means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through our senses. I can't think of any more idyllic way to improve one's wellbeing then bathing in the forest. Walking in the woods at our hunting property … [Read more...]
Eagle Day Along the Fox River 2019
If you live in the Fox Valley area, plan to celebrate the Bald Eagles on January 26, 2019. Held at several different venues, spend some of your day soaring with the Eagles along the Fox River. 1000 Islands Environmental Center EAGLE DAYS at 1000 Islands Environmental Center is an all day free … [Read more...]
Eagle Monitoring
https://youtu.be/ZII46ZYLMv0 While monitoring eagles during January, I was lucky enough to catch this video of an adult and an immature eagle. We were stationed at Lutz Park in Appleton, Wisconsin along the Fox River from 6:50AM to 8:20AM on January 12, 2019. Because of the warm temps, the river … [Read more...]