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Night makes right
Canoeing under the full moon.
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Six more ways of seeing the St. Croix: Highs and lows
The hills and valleys of the St. Croix River watershed create their own kind of art.
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Afton State Park phenology, July 25 to 31
Stars in the sky, birds in the forests, flowers on the prairie.
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Local livestock produce as much manure as 3 million more people in St. Croix River watershed
Map created by Iowa expert shows how animal waste is threatening clean water.
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Afton State Park phenology, July 18th to 24th
Celebrate National Moth Week and learn the difference between grasses and sedges.
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Afton State Park phenology, July 11 to 17
Butterflies, mayflies, dragonflies — beautiful aerial insects are abundant right now.
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St. Croix RiverFest in Hudson announces annual ‘Party with a Purpose’
Several days of special events and programs celebrate the St. Croix and stewardship.
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St. Croix conservation coalition invites landowners to participate in protection program
Land can be protected through easements or sale and helps provide wildlife habitat, clean water, and more.
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Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions
More than 1 billion birds die each year from hitting windows, often during migration.
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Five artists to develop new works at St. Croix Watershed Research Station through 2025 Artist at Pine Needles program
Artist in residence program at historic riverside cabin connects art and science.
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Apple River Farm Tour features local food and family fun
Self-guided tour of 14 family farms on July 12 is an opportunity to connect with small food producers around Amery.
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Community grant opportunities now open across the St. Croix Valley
Local foundations invite applications for funding that will benefit the region.
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Wisconsin DNR celebrates 85 years of bald eagle protection and National Eagle Day
The bald eagle population has recovered from near extinction thanks to numerous conservation efforts.
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Afton State Park phenology, June 13 to June 19
Broods of birds, bunches of butterflies, dragonflies galore, a few fawns, and fantastic flowers.
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Wake boaters sue northern Wisconsin community over lake protection rules
Lawsuit seeks to allow the activity as recent research reveals intense impacts on shared waters.
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Algae causes closure of lower river beaches
Potential for toxins forces county to temporarily block access for swimmers at St. Croix Bluffs and Point Douglas.
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Boat operator permits to be required for more Minnesotans starting July 1
The requirements ensure new boaters receive training on rules and safety.
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Afton State Park Phenology June 6 to June 12
Butterflies, birds, and their babies.
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American Bittern and the Northern Wet Sedge Meadow – A Natural Immersion Film
See inside the secretive world of a wild wetland and enjoy the sights and sounds of the many birds that call it home.
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Federal agency requests public feedback on proposal to remove dams on the Kinnickinnic River
Comment period and open house announced for study of costs and benefits of restoring natural flow.
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Birding with Brian: Dozens of species sighted on morning walk with enthusiastic and experienced guide
St. Croix Falls teacher and ornithologist Brian Collins shared his passion and knowledge early last Saturday.
