The Natural Resource Sources Council (NRCS) which works under the Farm Bill to implement practices to reduce soil erosion, help water quality and other practices identified in the Farm Bill, local landowners, local partners and the Soil and Water Conservation District would like to invite you to the local work group meeting and listening session. As the local SWCD, we... READ MORE >
Cooperation Station, a nature playschool, offered a series of Discover our Neighborhood learning sessions throughout the summer. There were five sessions to connect young children to the ecosystem around them. The program focused on the area of the Lake Superior Coastal Zone. In May, the series was kicked off with Rocks led by Margie Menzies from Sugarloaf Cove. In June,... READ MORE >
Saturday, June 24 was wet and rainy but 32 people ventured out to come learn about frogs It was a fun-filled afternoon with frog calls, frog identification, learning about why frogs are declining and how frogs are indicators for water quality. Following inside activities, the group ventured outside in the rain to look for tadpoles and salamander larva. They were... READ MORE >
The “Take A Kid Fishing” event had another great morning for fishing on Saturday, June 10 at Mink Lake. The rain stayed away and the breeze kept the bugs at a minimum. The event takes place during the annual “Take A Kid Fishing Weekend” for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). In Cook County, it is a collaborative effort... READ MORE >
