Memorial Day is upon us, a time of remembrance and reflection about people that have passed, especially those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Across our nation there are services commemorating those people. Often flowers are a part of those … Continue reading
Category Archives: Plants
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
They’ve been making a mess in my yard. Pinecones carpet the grass and snippets of spruce branches lay strewn about. It seems as if they are always throwing temper tantrums, stamping their feet and flicking their tails in disapproval as … Continue reading
As I write this, the first two Manitowoc County counts for the 116th annual Christmas Bird Counts have been completed, in the northwest and southwest parts of the County. Due to a busy work schedule, I was only able to … 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