Self Paced Fall Gardening Classes – Registration closing SOON!

There are only a few days left to register for Foundations in Gardening — don’t miss out!  “Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening” is a 14-week, online course for gardeners of all skill levels and backgrounds. By participating in this course, you will gain a combination of practical gardening skills and […]

Hungry for some bear knowledge?

From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  Hungry for some bear knowledge? Black bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Their diet also changes with the seasons, so what they eat depends on the time of year. In spring, bears mainly subsist on budding plants, grasses and any food opportunities […]

AirNow – New Phone App for Air Quality

From the Facebook of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  #Wildfire smoke continues to impact portions of the U.S. Check the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, created with U.S. Forest Service, to find your local air quality at https://fire.airnow.gov. To view the map in Spanish, click the globe icon for español.

Aww Baby Animals…..in August?!

From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  It’s baby season again! Did you know many wildlife species have multiple litters or clutches per year? It is common for wildlife such as cottontail rabbits, eastern gray squirrels and many songbird species to give birth or lay a clutch of eggs in the spring and […]

Foundations in Gardening – Fall Classes (Self-Paced)

Early Bird registration is officially open! Take the next step to become a more successful gardener and learn not only practical gardening skills, but also the science behind why they work.Early Bird registration rates are valid from now until August 12. Regular registration runs August 13-29, 2024.Don’t miss out on Early Bird rates — sign […]

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