If you belong to a native plant organization, you might want to bring this pending federal bill to their attention. Formally, it is called The Botanical Sciences and Native Plant Research, Restriction and Promotion Act. Its purpose is to help increase botanical capacity and demand for native plant … [Read more...]
Wasps against the Emerald Ash Borer
The USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) Forest Service has released several species of parasitic wasps as a biologic control method against the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) in 24 states*. These Asian wasps have already been aiding the fight against the emerald ash … [Read more...]
National Trails Day – June 4, 2016
Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968, the first Saturday of June is designated as National Trails Day. So get yourself outside and walk along a naturally landscaped trail or among the native plants in your garden tomorrow. Enjoy! Here in the Fox Cities check out the many … [Read more...]
Problem Road Crossings for Turtles – Wisconsin Citizen Science
Citizens of Wisconsin are being asked to submit information about problematic road crossings for turtles to either WDNR conservation biologist Andrew Badje 608-785-9472 or Rori Paloski 608-264-6040. Or you can register sightings directly on-line which includes an opportunity to upload photos of … [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...]
Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Partnership Program RFP
The Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Partnership Program hosted by WDNR is now accepting applications for funding and assistance for projects focused on a variety of priorities. All priorities focus on biodiversity, of course. Many focus on pollinators and other insects and birds, and a couple … [Read more...]