Who’s Been Here? Family Nature Program Join us for a fun and educational program designed especially for families and kids! Ever wonder what kinds of animals roam in Lake Wissota State Park when you’re not looking? Learn how to be a wildlife detective by examining the clues they leave behind—especially scat (that’s animal poop!). We’ll explore:🦝 Scat Facts – […]
The small jewels of the sky and the garden! The other day I watched a hummingbird hover outside the living room window. He flew up and down, backwards and then off like a shot out of view. I’m not sure what held his interest for that brief moment, but his presence made me feel slightly […]
Margaret MurphyHorticulture Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension Why garden for wildlife? The basics for a wildlife friendly yard: So, if you are considering adding some plants to your landscape this spring, think about selecting plants to benefit wildlife. Make sure to plant a diverse mixture of vegetation so wildlife will have […]
Margaret MurphyHorticulture Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension With winter landscapes often taking a turn toward the bleak, I am grateful to the little, feathered critters that remain behind to brave our cold winters. They add color, interest and animation to an otherwise static and, usually, white backdrop. I hold birds in […]
