Fall webworms are a common moth in the tiger moth family (Erebidae) and native to North America. In Wisconsin, they are most noticeable from late July through September, when caterpillars feed inside large, loosely constructed silken nests at the tips of branches....
Forest County Presentation WWC
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International bat week is observed in Wisconsin as part of the national observance which runs October 24th – 31st each year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses this time to raise awareness about the importance of bats, the threats they face, and how...
Forest products week, established in 1960 by congressional proclamation and signed by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes the importance of forest resources to the nation’s history, economy, and daily life. In Wisconsin, forests cover nearly half the state, and the...
Northern Wisconsin offers a landscape abundant in forests, rivers, and wetlands—ideal habitats for a variety of fur-bearing species, including beavers, minks, muskrat, foxes, and fishers. The state’s trapping history is tied closely to both subsistence and commerce....
Monitoring will become increasingly important due to air quality events caused by wildfires. Gail Good, Director of the Air Management Program for the Wisconsin DNR, talked with the Natural Resources Board about concerns caused by wildfire smoke. A July event caused...
The cooler temperatures and changing leaves of fall draw many Wisconsinites outside. But experts warn autumn also brings a surge in tick activity and the risk of Lyme disease. Deer ticks, also called blacklegged ticks, are active from early spring to late fall. After...
On September 17, 2026 the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) and the Forest County Land and Water Department continued its mission to promote education of inland waterbodies, environs, and fisherees by providing an educational field trip for environmental...
Birds are making their way back north after a long a winter. The timing and route of migration has changed for some species because of earlier springs driven by climate change. Many bird species are now migrating earlier than they did 30 years ago. Dr. Morgan Tingley...