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Running out of Time to “Tidy Up” Your Woodlands

March 11, 2019

As we all know, winter is the only time to prune some of our most beloved trees, namely, the oaks and elms. But winter is also the best time to remove unwanted trees and brush -- native or non-native -- to "tidy up" our woodlands. This is the time when plants are dormant so there is less … [Read more...]

Digging in the Dirt — WOFVA Chapter Plant Sale Orders due April 1st

March 6, 2019

I know it's difficult to get excited about spring this year, but the snow will eventually melt and then we'll all really get excited about spring and getting out in our yards. And, one of my favorite things about spring, is digging in the dirt. If you read this blog, I'll bet it's one of yours, too … [Read more...]

Overwintering Numbers for Western Monarch Migration Alarmingly Down

February 25, 2019

Reference my earlier post Overwintering Numbers for Eastern Monarch Migration Up. In this post I'm writing that the overwintering numbers for the Western Monarch Migration are alarmingly down. While the Eastern Monarch Migration has declined by more than 80%, the Western Migration has declined by … [Read more...]

How to Identify Trees

January 16, 2019

Have you ever wished you knew more about trees so you could identify their species more readily? I sure have. I've gotten to know the trees in our yard and at our hunting property pretty well, but take me away from either of those sites and I'm unable to identify most trees unless I can see their … [Read more...]

Winter Soltice 2018

December 21, 2018

Today is the first day of winter which means Christmas day will soon be here. Hopefully you'll be celebrating the Christmas holiday with family and friends, sharing delicious food and awesome presents. Here in Wisconsin this winter will definitely be bringing us a "white Christmas." A reminder to be … [Read more...]

Non-Native Plants reduce Food availability for Birds

November 26, 2018

Doug Tallamy, Desiree Narango and Peter Marra* have provided more definitive data about the importance of native trees and shrubs for the livelihood of insect-eating birds. In this case, their research focused primarily on the Caroline Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis). In their report Nonnative … [Read more...]