Giant beavers, saber-toothed cats, wolves, moose — and Minnesota had the first horses! Well, kinda.
You may spot the modern-day bison or wolf or moose out in Minnesota’s nature and start to think about Minnesota history. The characteristics of these beasts in our remaining natural environments evoke a faraway time. If this kind of stuff tickles your brain, then you’ll want to check out someContinue Reading
Berries Birds Love
Thinking of planting a shrub yet this year? It’s getting late in the season to plant trees and shrubs, especially to benefit from the berries (Oct. is ideal, as trees are slipping into “hibernation” and don’t require as much stability and energy for growing). You’ll still want to water up untilContinue Reading
Minnesotans: Turn in Poachers
Statewide toll-free: 1-800-652-9093 conservation officer locator: HEREContinue Reading
Weekend Outdoor Events: Oct. 12–13
Wildflower Walk Eloise Butler Park Address: One Theodore Wirth Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Sat, Oct 12 4:00 PM Biology of Autumn Eloise Butler Park Sat, Oct 12 9:30 AM Magnificient Mushrooms Eloise Butler Park Sat, Oct 12 1:00 PM Autumn Wildflowers Tour Eloise Butler Park Sun, Oct 13 3:00 PM GunContinue Reading
Mountain bikers, 1-2-Go!!
MOCA (Minneapolis Off-Road Cycling Advocates), MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cyclists), and the MPRB (Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board) invite you to a special opening ride at Theodore Wirth Regional Park’s newest section of sustainable mountain bike trail. We are in need of riders to compact the trail and get it ready for riding. This willContinue Reading