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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.
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Afton State Park Phenology, Week of July 17, 2020
Prairie wildflowers are really blooming now and the pollinators are busy.
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Breaking the silence
Spring cycles are slowly starting, offering respite and reassurance.
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Celebrate spring in the St. Croix Valley with wildflowers
Read a brief interview with wildflower experts and attend their presentation on March 26.
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Beloved St. Croix Valley nature center to close after more than 50 years
Warner Nature Center near Marine on St. Croix will close its doors at the end of 2019 after five decades of environmental education.
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Dragonfly hunters from border states plan to meet on the St. Croix and search out unique species
Fast-flying insects will be featured during June gathering of experts and enthusiasts in St. Croix Falls.
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There is more to moths than meets the eye
Learn about local nature at pair of presentations in Scandia.
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Volunteers celebrate fifty years of service to nature and students
For the past five decades, volunteers have offered children eye-opening experiences at St. Croix Valley site
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Citizen scientists made 5,000 observations of 1,300 living things in the St. Croix River region last year
Digital database iNaturalist lets you record and explore observations of birds, insects, plants, and much more.
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River Bum Blog: Sunrise on the St. Croix
Early morning wonders made it worth getting out of bed before dawn to watch the river wake up.
