There’s still lots to see, even as winter settles in along the St. Croix Valley.
Afton State Park phenology, week of October 16, 2020
A meteor shower, late migrators, hibernating butterflies, fall color, and… “coprophagy.”
Afton State Park phenology, week of September 25
With autumn’s arrival, changes have started happening faster at the seasons change.
Afton State Park phenology week of September 4, 2020
Migration begins for birds and butterflies, while animals that will stay the winter begin their preparations.
Afton State Park Phenology, Week of August 14, 2020
The first signs of fall are visible, as squirrels gather walnuts and some bird species begin staging for migration.
Afton State Park Phenology, Week of July 17, 2020
Prairie wildflowers are really blooming now and the pollinators are busy.
Afton State Park phenology, week of July 3, 2020
What to look for in the forests, prairies, and riverside parts of the popular park.
Afton State Park Phenology, week of June 12, 2020
Details about what’s growing, flying, blooming, nesting, and otherwise alive right now at the popular park on the lower river.
Afton State Park Phenology, Week of May 29, 2020
From bobolinks to butterflies, it’s a busy time of year at the popular park along the lower river.