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Woodpecker year at Wild River State Park
Park celebrates unique birds as restoration work helps bring back an imperiled species.
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New exhibit in Prescott celebrates city’s history as a hub for river transportation
Diverse display of artifacts, antiques, and photos opens this weekend near the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 16 to 22
Monarch butterflies may return any day after a perilous winter in Mexico.
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Ice Age Trail chapter plans two hikes
Group invites new and veteran hikers to a gentle flora and fauna walk along the St. Croix River and a longer trek northern Polk County.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for Karner Blue butterfly monitoring
Members of the public can contribute data that allows scientists to monitor and support the endangered butterfly species.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 9 to May 15
The birds and the bees are busy.
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Pine County conservation agency helps keep Snake River clean by improving forest health
New initiatives remove invasive species and reduce runoff.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 2 to May 8
Warblers, fawns, and butterflies arrive as the last spring flowers bloom.
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Spring celebration welcomes bison back to Belwin prairie
Annual Bison Fest offers chance to see herd return to Afton and other ecological entertainment.
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Afton State Park phenology, April 25 to May 1
Birds pass through on their way north while new frogs join the choir.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation celebrates Earth Day with major expansion of environmental grants
New funds available to support environmental efforts across the region.
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Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water
Cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls quickly can turn tragic.
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New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant
Xcel Energy’s plans for the next fifteen years include removing Oak Park Heights facility and using solar power to replace its energy production.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation makes grants to support arts and young children
Funding will help artists, nonprofits, and early childhood education.
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Annual public meetings in Wisconsin about fish, wildlife, and water will discuss several St. Croix-related issues
Conservation Congress spring meetings offer chance to influence management of the state’s natural resources.
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Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener
New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for rare species citizen science
Several opportunities are available to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitat.
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Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish
Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.
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NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley connects communities with book events in April
This year’s events and programs will spark conversations about neurodiversity, self-control, caring for each other and finding community.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 28 to April 3
Herons and egrets return, eagles tend nests, and the first frogs call as the world wakes up.
