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...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Aug 23, 2020 | Conservation Corner
Lately, people have been asking, ‘Where are my Orioles or the Redwing Blackbirds? Did you know that even though it’s summer, birds have already begun their fall migration? Fall migration starts as early as June and lasts until early January, with peak...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Aug 20, 2020 | Conservation Corner
Boaters in Wisconsin have long had to cut back on speed near docks, rafts, piers and restricted areas. Did you also know that the slow, no-wake rule also applies to the full lake shoreline on all lakes in the state? The law prohibits boaters from operating their boats...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Jul 23, 2020 | Conservation Corner
In my yard I have a massive old maple tree. There’s a hole in this tree that gets bigger every year. My wife and I are waiting for the tree to fall and looks like it will land in a place that won’t damage too much. Visitors to our place always ask how it’s still...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Jun 23, 2020 | Conservation Corner
Did you know Pollinators are responsible for helping aid in over 80% of the world’s flowering plants reproduce, along with wind and water? Without pollinators, animals and humans would not have much food at all, or beautiful flowers to enjoy. Pollinators are...
by Forest County Land Conservation | May 29, 2020 | Conservation Corner
From Wisconsin Woodland Owners Group: Living in a technology world gives us some great tools and resources at the touch of a button or the touch of a screen. Apps on our smart phone or tablet can make our lives a bit easier and organized. Here are some apps to help...