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New nature center near Hudson immerses visitors in St. Croix Valley’s natural wonders
Minnesota’s Carpenter Nature Center opens visitor center and trails at site across the river.
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Afton State Park phenology, July 8 to 14
Mid-summer bounty includes lots of birds, blooming flowers, and interesting insects.
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Afton State Park phenology May 13 to 19, 2022
The animals are really getting active and visitors have a good chance of seeing them.
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The sublime solitude of spring
Open water, cold day, alone except for restless waterfowl..
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Afton State Park Phenology, April 1 to 7, 2022
Spring is getting serious, with the arrival of many birds and the first flowers soon to bloom.
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Afton State Park Phenology, March 26 – April 1
First signs of growth and migration mean spring is slowly starting.
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Afton State Park phenology: December 24, 2021 to January 6, 2022
Night sky sights, winter birds, and animal tracks.
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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 10 to Dec. 23
Notes on the seasonal rhythms along the Lower St. Croix.
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Afton State Park phenology, Oct. 8-14
More to see besides the beautiful fall colors as migration and hibernation begins.
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Scenes of September’s splendor in the St. Croix’s upper watershed
Photos, video, and observations of colorful trees and cool water as autumn falls.
