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Deer are great survivors in winter

Chel Anderson is a botanist and plant ecologist. She lives in Cook County and joins us periodically to talk about phenology or what’s going on in the woods right now. Welcome, Chel.

Of Woods And Words: The Art Of Gathering

In the cabin, we have a framed comic strip which features a woodsman talking to a tree.

Tracks: what’s walking in the woods?

Lots of snow means lots of interesting animal tracks in the woods. WTIPs Jay Andersen talks with local phenologist Chel Anderson about snow prints.

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Birds have winter survival skills

As winter settles in, so do many birds. Those that don’t migrate must have adaptations to the cold. WTIPs Jay Andersen talks with local phenologist Chel Anderson about winter bird survival.

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Sky streaks continue through mid-month

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it a meteor shower and it’s going on right now.

Wildersmith January 7

A belated Happy New Year to everyone! The days spin by so fast regardless of where one is located, and being in the wilderness is no exception, 2011 is already a week old!

Points North: Resolutions Spur Outdoor Enthusiasm

Recently, I interviewed a few friends for a trout fishing story I'm writing for a magazine.

Points North: For Isle Royale Captain, Bringing Home A New Boat Was An Adventure

He says it was no big deal, but coming home with a new boat was an adventure for Don Szczech.

Points North: A Poached Tree And The Promise Of Spring

Years ago I found myself on a rocky outcrop overlooking the little North Shore community where I live.

Points North: The Price We Pay for Deer Abundance

New England's abundant whitetails present a host of management challenges, according to a story in the current issue