Suddenly it’s winter. The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions. The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many more invasive plants were removed, and acres of land were … Continue reading
Category Archives: Invasive plants
When one thinks of spring, baseball comes to mind. And while watching baseball one must enjoy a hotdog, which requires mustard, of course. In a different sense, however, spring is the time of year when mustard seems to rule the … Continue reading
Along the Manitowoc River in the town of Manitowoc Rapids where I grew up, there are a number of areas where the river flows against steep clay bluffs. The river erodes the base of those, which encourages slumping of glacial-laid … Continue reading
Early fall is a special time in terms of wildlife and habitat. Animals are moving or preparing for winter, and plants are either storing energy and nutrients or producing fruit and seed before they die. This summer has been a … Continue reading
For those of us who plant, be it shrubs and wildflowers or petunias in the backyard, spring is the time when our rewards are reaped. Restoration ecologists hold their breath over the winter, wondering if last year’s plantings will survive … Continue reading