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How to see in the Dark: Monitoring Bats on the Superior National Forest

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"How to see in the Dark: Monitoring Bats on the Superior National Forest," is the theme of the August 1st Saturday Speaker Series event at Sugarloaf Cover Nature Center near Schroeder.


 

UMD farm provides 'lab' for research, learning and demonstration

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The Sustainable Agriculture Project at UMD offers an experiential learning, research and demonstration farm that works with institutions and local farmers, and provides internships for students. Randel Hanson, assistant professor of geography at UMD, has been instrumental in the creation and expansion of the farm. He talked with Buck July 24 about the farm and how it brings together food, water, and energy research. You can learn more here.


 

Musician Ben Weaver circumnavigating Lake Superior by bicycle...and song

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Musician Ben Weaver is riding his bicycle around Lake Superior to engage people along the route in conversation about the state of our fresh water. He's performing his music at many stops along the way. He spoke with Dick, and played a few tunes, during a July 24 stopover in Grand Marais. As Ben says in this interview, "Why do we have to choose between jobs and fresh water?" You can learn more about Ben and his project here.


The Lake Superior Project/Logo by Lauryl Loberg

LSP: Tettegouche State Park

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There are eight Minnesota state parks between Gooseberry Falls and Grand Portage.


 

Field Notes: Common yellowthroat

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Field Notes with Molly Hoffman can be heard every Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning between 8:00 and 10:00.  Support for

 

Adventurers Dave & Amy Freeman to spend full year in BWCAW

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At the fall equinox, Dave & Amy Freeman will launch their canoe in the KawishiwiRiver and paddle into the Boundary Waters, where they will stay for an entire year. Dick spoke with them July 17 about why they're doing this, the logistics involved, and more. You can learn about their programs for students at www.wildernessclassroom.com, and about their goal of bringing attention to sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters at www.savetheboundarywaters.org.


 

North Woods Naturalist: Lush July

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The combination of moist weather and cooler temps means a lush July this year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about perfect weather for blooming wild plants.


 

Native Plants and Restoration Techniques Workshop, July 25

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The Cook County Invasive Team works to control the spread of invasive species in our area.


 

Field Notes: Boreal chickadee

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Field Notes with Molly Hoffman can be heard every Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning between 8:00 and 10:00.  Support for

 

North Woods Naturalist: Luna moths

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They are one of our most striking – and hard to find -- moths. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the large, green luna moth.