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The Story Behind Fall Colors
Although fall colors are well known, it is not common knowledge what causes the change we see every year. So why do leaves change color?
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Alexis Monti
Jul 82 min read
How to Permanently Protect your Property
The St. Croix watershed is a place of wonder and immense beauty. Many of us have made lifelong memories in the natural areas of the...
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Cassie Hargrave
Mar 272 min read
Wacky Weather: How Our Warming Winters Impact Emerald Ash Borer
While many of us Midwesterners had a break from shoveling snow and bundling up this year, the lack of persistent winter temperatures...
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Alexis Monti
Jan 82 min read
Winged Wonderland: Managing your Land for Winter Birds
When winter comes around, it feels as if everything slows down. Days get shorter, the weather gets gloomier, and plant growth diminishes....
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Maria Young
Oct 2, 20233 min read
What Type of Wetland is it Anyway?
Swamps, marshes, bogs, and fens–most people believe these words all refer to the same thing. But most people would be wrong. All four are...
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Alexis Monti
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Finding Community Among Landowners
Covering the span of nearly 600,000 acres, the St. Croix Watershed is home to thousands of landowners. Collectively, we have the...
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Maria Young
May 12, 20233 min read
Invasive Species Highlight: Garlic Mustard
As soon as the weather starts to warm up in the Midwest, garlic mustard begins to make its appearance throughout the landscape. Here are...
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Alexis Monti
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Interpreting Tree Rings: A Beginner's Guide
We’ve all seen tree rings before, but have you ever wondered what a tree ring actually is? And what can we learn from them? The...
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Maria Young
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Oriental Bittersweet: Invasion via Holiday Decoration
What is Oriental Bittersweet? Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), also known as Asian bittersweet, is an invasive, woody vine...
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YuQi Zeng
Jun 27, 20223 min read
How exactly do trees adapt to the cold weather?
Have you ever wondered how trees survive the bitter cold? Trees are rooted and cannot move, of course—which means they have nowhere to...
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Maria Young
Nov 17, 20213 min read
Carbon Storage in Trees
By Maria Young, Forestry Intern You may have learned about the water cycle in school, but did you know that there is also a carbon cycle?...
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Maria Young
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Water Quality: How is it Connected to Our Forests?
By Maria Young, Forestry Intern The water quality of the beautiful St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers has a surprisingly strong connection to...
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Maria Young
Jul 29, 20213 min read
Birdwatching in Your Wisconsin and Minnesota Woods
Have you ever seen a flash of feathers outside your window and wondered who flew by? Birdwatching is one of my favorite outdoor...
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Maria Young
Jul 6, 20213 min read
5 Wonderful Wildflowers to Watch for in Wisconsin!
Summer is officially here, and with the warm temperatures comes a forest that is fully green and alive! As a kid, visiting my grandma in...
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Nikki Henger
May 11, 20213 min read
On the Hunt for Morels
Hunting for morels, the state mushroom of Minnesota, is a great way to begin your foraging journey. This year, I have made it a goal to...
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Nikki Henger
Apr 17, 20204 min read
From Tree Sap to Syrup: Learn How to Tap Your Maple Trees with Don Hansen
On April 4, 2020, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) was set to host a Maple Syruping Workshop geared towards landowners at Osprey...
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