Per MPLS park & rec: [Established] Trees Need an Inch of Water Every Week — Trees are thirsty all the way through fall “Minneapolis’ boulevard trees still need an inch of water every week throughout the summer and fall. Extremely dry conditions followed the spring and early summer rainfall that drenchedContinue Reading
August marks the 20th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Ted Parker, field ornithologist. He could identify over 4,000 species of birds by sound alone. Let his work inspire you and celebrate his life and contributions to ornithology with these resources: Listen to a National Public Radio tribute to TedContinue Reading
Fall is right around the corner, and a tree’s natural lifecycle throughout the year makes fall an ideal time to plant.* So start planning now! 1. Planning (based on your specific site conditions): MNDOT 2. Shopping (this is just a starting point!): Bailey’s + Cross + Knecht’s + Jeffries 3. Planting DIY Instructions:** Knecht’s nursery + UContinue Reading
The five-year wait was approved by the Senate Environment Policy Committee, but the bill still has several stops before it can become law. First the Senate Environment Finance Committee, then if it passes there, the Senate Floor for a vote. Today two groups, the Center for Biological Diversity and HowlingContinue Reading
Today, the Minnesota Senate Environment and Energy Policy committee approved S.F. 666, a bill that would reinstate a five-year wait on recreational wolf hunting and trapping. The bill has been referred to the Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division.“We are pleased the committee approved the bill and thank Sen. ChrisContinue Reading