One of the last flowering shrubs of the year, American witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a hiker's delight when spotted late in the fall. Native to both the northeastern and southeastern parts of the U.S., their fragrant bright yellow blossoms appear late in the autumn after all the leaves have … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Burning Followup
After reading my Burning my Prairie blog post, Toni Stahl asked me: “This is good information to save the grassland birds. How do you do a prescribed burn? Do you hire someone? How do you find them?” Here is my response: If you’re looking for a good primer on how to conduct a small prairie fire, … [Read more...]
25th Anniversary of THWN
Registration is now open! Mark your calendars and join the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter for their 25th Anniversary Conference Celebration with special keynote speaker, Doug Tallamy, PhD, nationally recognized environmental speaker and award-winning author. Nature's Best Hope – Keynote … [Read more...]
Burning My Prairie
I'm looking forward to burning a fourth of my prairie this November. It's almost ten years since I've burned my prairie, and now is the time, since it's too wet in the spring. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) land managers consider prescribed burns their most … [Read more...]