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What Type of Wetland is it Anyway?
Swamps, marshes, bogs, and fens–most people believe these words all refer to the same thing. But most people would be wrong. All four are...
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Alexis Monti
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Finding Community Among Landowners
Covering the span of nearly 600,000 acres, the St. Croix Watershed is home to thousands of landowners. Collectively, we have the...
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Maria Young
- May 12
- 3 min
Invasive Species Highlight: Garlic Mustard
As soon as the weather starts to warm up in the Midwest, garlic mustard begins to make its appearance throughout the landscape. Here are...
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Alexis Monti
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Interpreting Tree Rings: A Beginner's Guide
We’ve all seen tree rings before, but have you ever wondered what a tree ring actually is? And what can we learn from them? The...
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Maria Young
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Oriental Bittersweet: Invasion via Holiday Decoration
What is Oriental Bittersweet? Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), also known as Asian bittersweet, is an invasive, woody vine...
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YuQi Zeng
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
How exactly do trees adapt to the cold weather?
Have you ever wondered how trees survive the bitter cold? Trees are rooted and cannot move, of course—which means they have nowhere to...
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Maria Young
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Carbon Storage in Trees
By Maria Young, Forestry Intern You may have learned about the water cycle in school, but did you know that there is also a carbon cycle?...
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Maria Young
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Water Quality: How is it Connected to Our Forests?
By Maria Young, Forestry Intern The water quality of the beautiful St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers has a surprisingly strong connection to...
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Maria Young
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Birdwatching in Your Wisconsin and Minnesota Woods
Have you ever seen a flash of feathers outside your window and wondered who flew by? Birdwatching is one of my favorite outdoor...
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Maria Young
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
5 Wonderful Wildflowers to Watch for in Wisconsin!
Summer is officially here, and with the warm temperatures comes a forest that is fully green and alive! As a kid, visiting my grandma in...
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Nikki Henger
- May 11, 2021
- 3 min
On the Hunt for Morels
Hunting for morels, the state mushroom of Minnesota, is a great way to begin your foraging journey. This year, I have made it a goal to...
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Nikki Henger
- Apr 17, 2020
- 4 min
From Tree Sap to Syrup: Learn How to Tap Your Maple Trees with Don Hansen
On April 4, 2020, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) was set to host a Maple Syruping Workshop geared towards landowners at Osprey...
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