Author Archives: Lawrence Wade

Buzzing for Change

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

How a small group of people stood tall for the lowly honey bee. “Birds and nature, in general, provide me with such spiritual joy and a sense of connection that it was only natural to feel the urgency of this … Continue reading →

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Why did the Turtle Cross the Road?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Stories of guardianship and caring for the Land A Snapping Turtle in a Bit of a Predicament by Linnea Palmstrom. Linnea will be a Freshman at UCSB. Previously, she contributed another story about rescuing some turkey eggs from  flooded Nine … Continue reading →

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White Fire at Wolf Ridge

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

What do you get when you mix: Hopkins Field Biology Class + the beautiful northwoods + O2?     I am the dark but glistening water I am the hard and ancient rock beneath you I am the trees and … Continue reading →

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Call for Stories and Photos

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Have you had an interaction or connection with a living thing that touched you? Don’t be shy! All stories will be celebrated. Send me your stories and a photo. Try to limit your story to 2 paragraphs. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Flooded Banks

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Fourteen teenagers face the wilds of the swollen Minnesota River and try to be true to their art and creativity.   I am drowning. I slowly sink deeper into a dark abyss. This weight getting heavier Dragging me Deeper and … Continue reading →

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Pollinator Program

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

                     

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Lake Minnetonka’s Gift: Minnehaha Creek

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

“In the heart of Minnetonka you can find solitude and a connection between earth and sky, if you seek it”.   Photos and text by Dale Antonson If you live in Minnetonka and have yet to experience the serenity of … Continue reading →

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Global Warming? – Not After This Winter!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

We can not predict climate change (global warming)  by studying local weather patterns. Thanks to  Dr. Lee Frelich, Director of the U. Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology for contributing the graphics and making editing suggestions. Are you thinking what I … Continue reading →

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Finding Magic in Evergreen Park

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Evergreen Park is a small 20 acre park in my town. It is not a destination that most people would be hungry to visit. Last week-end (March 22-23, 2014), I was able to walk in places I had never been … Continue reading →

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Spring Bird Identification Program

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

  pages 68-78 in Peterson First Guide to Birds   Pages 84-92 in Peterson First Guide Birds     Look between pages 100 – 116 in Peterson First Guide to Birds   Look between pages 95-115 in Peterson First Guide … Continue reading →

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