There are many environmental concerns with the Sandpiper project but a new one involving endangered species is in the news today. The story is HERE Info. on MN Bats and particularly the plight of white-nose syndrome in the northern long-eared bat HEREContinue Reading

In preparation for the upcoming winter carnival Jan 22–Feb. 1, blocks of ice were cut from Lake Phalen and brought to Rice Park for carving. Full Story and Cool pics HERE There’s so many fun events. Kick winter in the butt and celebrate the sun’s return! See more photos ofContinue Reading

Candlelit trails, hot cocoa, bonfires, the Minnesota Boat Show . . . Ahh, Minnesota in January is dreamy. And this weekend is Take A Kid Ice Fishing statewide! Anglers 16 and older do not need a license if they are accompanied by a child younger than 16 and are activelyContinue Reading

MNnature Year in Review: 2014 Thank you for visiting MNnature.org in 2014! We hope you saw something of interest, shared it, and got out into the outdoors of our Great White North! To Brazil and Italy, well, we always knew you were hip but a big Thank You for visiting MNnatureContinue Reading

Federal Court Stops Wolf Hunt in MN   Judge orders MN, other wolves returned to endangered species list (Click here for full story). “A federal judge has ordered that endangered species protection for gray wolves must immediately be restored in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The decision puts an end to controversialContinue Reading