by Forest County Land Conservation | Oct 30, 2020 | Conservation Corner
The first annual “Forest County Land Conservation Department Plant Sale” is here! Although winter is just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what colorful additions you can add to your landscaping next spring. This year, our Land and Water...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Oct 9, 2020 | Aquatic Invasive Species News, Conservation Corner, Invasive Species
The Emerald Ash Borer isn’t in Forest County yet, but they’re getting closer. As you head out to cut your winter firewood please pay attention to these invasive beetles. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Oct 3, 2020 | Conservation Corner
Plant native & diverse vegetation Deep-rooted native plants and trees help absorb water and hold topsoil in place during rain events. As an added bonus, they will add beauty to your property and provide habitat for songbirds and butterflies. Create a...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Sep 29, 2020 | Conservation Corner
By the time you read this, we will have passed the Autumnal Equinox that arrived on Tuesday, September 22nd. Did you know that Equinox comes from the latin meaning equal night? During the equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equinox creating days and nights of...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Sep 23, 2020 | Conservation Corner
Fall is a great time to plant your prairie grasses and flowers. Smooth Phlox, Wild Petunia, Blue Vervain, and Wild Bergamot are just a few that are native to Wisconsin. These seeds need exposure to cold, damp conditions for better germination rates. Most of these...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Sep 14, 2020 | Conservation Corner
This time of year, many of you are probably thinking of closing down and cleaning up your gardens. There are many reasons NOT to clean up your garden in the fall. What we do in them every autumn can either enhance or inhibit that role. Here are some...
