Nature
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Natural Connections: Carnivorous Caterpillars
By Emily Stone Naturalist/Education Director, Cable Natural History Museum “Oh wow! No way!” Exclamations like this, spoken with absolute, unbridled enthusiasm, have become the ... -
DNR: Spring surveys show mixed results for ruffed grouse, pheasant, waterfowl
For the Tomahawk Leader WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, July 11 that the annual spring surveys of ... -
DNR: Hunting dog depredated in Lincoln County
For the Tomahawk Leader LINCOLN COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Thursday, July 7 that a hunting dog had ... -
LCHD: Keep an eye out for blue-green algae in area waterways this summer
For the Tomahawk Leader LINCOLN COUNTY – Summer is here, and the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) is reminding the public to be on ... -
Natural Connections: Stinky Stonewort
By Emily Stone Naturalist/Education Director, Cable Natural History Museum “Can’t you smell that?” asked Cade from the bow of the canoe. A warm breeze ... -
DNR: How to help butterflies, bees, other pollinators
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites to protect native pollinators by creating pollinator-friendly habitat, volunteering ... -
Purdue University Wildlife students visit Nicolet College to learn about northern ecosystems
For the Tomahawk Leader RHINELANDER – A contingent of nearly 50 wildlife ecology students from Indiana’s Purdue University recently visited Nicolet College in Rhinelander ... -
Natural Connections: Bladderwort Turions, Mysteries in the Fen
By Emily Stone Naturalist/Education Director, Cable Natural History Museum The warmth of the water was comforting, and I reveled in the textures on my ... -
Be Bear Aware: Take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WISCONSIN – Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural ... -
DNR reminding ATV, UTV riders to ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ this summer
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) ...