It’s migration time! Don’t forget to review the bird checklist for the park you visit this weekend: HERE. Friday, May 16 May 16, Evening Exploration Walk 8–9 p.m. Explore your nighttime senses—”listen like an owl, smell like a wolf” and . . . “taste lightening bug candy”?! Interstae Park hasContinue Reading

MN is on the verge of considering a bill that would help prevent oil train disasters and respond better if they occur, but the bill does not include pipeline safety.  86 pipelines operate in Minnesota, per Gov. Dayton and Enbridge proposes to expand and build new. Money to fund the oilContinue Reading

Birders delight—spring migration is here! And it’s Mother’s Day! AND it’s opening fishin’ Open Fish Details: Walleye, sauger, northern pike season: 5.10.14–2.22.15 Stream Trout in lakes 2014 summer season 5.10.14–10.31.14 Lake Trout 5.10.14–9.30.14 Smallmouth Bass 2014 early season: North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 (Duluth to Intnl Falls) andContinue Reading

May 2 May 2, Arbor Day Tree Sale—Coon Rapids 9–1 p.m., $15–17 per tree, must be pre-ordered (limit 4) with forester: 763-767-6455 Location: Coon Rapids Public Works Garage, 1831 111th Ave NW May 2, Arbor Day Festival—Sandstone 1 p.m. Activities include hands-on tree planting demonstration, electrical safety demonstration and Arborist demonstration (withContinue Reading

Hoo–ey! Earth Day and Arbor Day. Get out there and have some fun! April 25, Tree Time—Arbor Month—Andover 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free seedlings dispersed; drawing to win free tree donated by local nursery; chat with Master Gardeners. Location: City Hall Complex, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover MN 55304 April 25, ArborContinue Reading