Urban Wildlife

Time to Trim Trees: Emerald Ash Borer Hibernates

Submitted by Chelsea Wallace, Web Intern

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011, 2:31pm

Time to Trim Trees: Emerald Ash Borer Hibernates

If you have an ash tree in your yard now is the perfect time to trim it up or take it down.

The emerald ash borer, a beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, is hibernating until spring.

The beetle is inactive between Labor Day and May 1st most years, but since this year has been unusually warm, it was active through September.

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Spring Turkey Hunt Application Deadline Approaches

Submitted by Bill Lunn

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 4:05pm

Spring Turkey Hunt Application Deadline Approaches

From the Minnesota DNR:

Turkey hunters have more time this year than they have traditionally had in the past to apply for this spring’s hunt, either electronically or by telephone. The deadline to apply for the 2011 spring season has been extended by about two weeks. Applications are now being accepted through Friday, Jan.

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Statewide parade of gardens comes to the Twin Cities

Submitted by Mark Albert on Thursday, July 22nd, 11:32 am

More than five dozen community gardens in the metro will be showcased in a statewide parade next month.

The fifth annual Parade of Community Gardens will take place Saturday, Aug.

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Loon vs. Eagle: It's not easy being Minnesota's state bird

Submitted by Bill Lunn

Monday, May 31st, 2010, 9:17pm

I’ve spent alot of time on the waters of Minnesota and have observed loons for years. I was even struck by an unsuspecting underwater loon, while I was fly-fishing on the shores of Lake Superior.

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Volunteers needed for buckthorn removal at Spring Lake Regional Park

Submitted by Michelle Knoll

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, 12:00am

Great River Greening needs dozens of volunteers to help protect a popular Scott County park during its Spring Lake Regional Buckthorn Removal event June 5.

You may have never heard of buckthorn, but Green River Greening says it is threatening Spring Lake Regional Park in the heart of Scott County.

Buckthorn was first introduced to Minnesota in the mid-1800's as a popular hedging material. Shortly after it was found to be very invasive in natural areas by taking light, nutrients and mositure from native plants. Buckthorn also serves as a host to pests and fungus.

The nursery industry stopped selling Buckthorn in the 1930s but its hardiness has kept it alive in many older neighborhoods across the state and in areas like Spring Lake Regional Park.

According to Great River Greening, the fast growth of Scott County is putting great stress on the county's ecological resources. They are dedicated to protecting the green spaces in the county.

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