by Greg Schmitz | Jun 20, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Each spring and early summer, the forests and meadows of northern Wisconsin welcome a new generation of white-tailed deer. Born in late May through June, these delicate fawns are a familiar yet rarely seen part of the region’s natural cycle. Their arrival marks a...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 20, 2026 | Conservation Corner
What if the greatest threat to Wisconsin’s forests, lakes, and prairies wasn’t a wildfire or a storm, but something small, silent, and spreading right in front of us? Invasive species are exactly that, stealthy disruptors of our natural heritage. This June, Invasive...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 5, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands are home to a surprising diversity of turtles. From the common painted turtle basking on a log to the elusive, state endangered ornate box turtle, these reptiles play an important role in the state’s ecosystems. Understanding...
by Greg Schmitz | May 30, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Across North America’s northern lakes, the call of the common loon is a cherished sound of summer. These birds when fully mature can get up to 27-29 inches long with a wingspan of roughly 4 feet. They have a stocky build, a pointed bill, and feet that are set back far...
by Greg Schmitz | May 24, 2026 | News
Education Manager Jenny Sadak shows the outdoor learning space being built at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River. As an environmental education group, they want to get their students outside to learn as much as possible. “Since I’ve started here, we’ve always talked...
by Greg Schmitz | May 24, 2026 | News
Extremely high migration is expected over Wisconsin Thursday, May 14. People are encouraged to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight, and ideally, throughout the bird migration season ending in mid-June. Eighty percent of migrating birds...
