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Category Archives: Connecting to Nature
Frogs, Frogs, Frogs
The parade of frogs to the breeding ponds begins soon after the ice is out (usually after April 15th), as they fulfill their yearly mating ritual. In the spring I try to spend as much time as possible in the … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature, Spring
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Life and Death in the Okavango Delta
Editor’s Note: Jane Ball is a world traveler, and has some incredible photos at her website: www.janeballphotography.com. This is the second of a two part series, written by Jane, about her latest trip to Botswana. Our final camp had tented … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature, Mammals
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Fall on Fire – Gatewood School Poetry
Fifth graders at Gatewood Elementary expressed what was in their hearts, writing haiku, cinquain, and sensory poems. All photos by students. The poetry residency was funded by the Gatewood PTO. I am I am the ladybug, gliding gracefully up the … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature, Nature Poetry
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Life and Death in the Kalahari
Editor’s Note: Jane Ball is a world traveler, and has some incredible photos at her website: www.janeballphotography.com. This is the first of a two part series, written by Jane, about her latest trip to Africa. I recently returned from … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Connecting to Nature, Mammals
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Ten Year-Old Farmer
Curran Ikhaml is a 5th grader at Gatewood Elementary. Her parents, Julie and Jim are committed to living close the land in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. This is her story: “I got the idea to have my own … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature
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Bird woman of the forest
This is the 3rd in the series about millenials who are following their passion for nature and the Earth. Nicole Krauss is a graduate of Wayzata High School in Minnesota. Here is Nicole’s story: “I am going into … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Connecting to Nature, Nature Guardians, Nature Notes
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Wilderness Summer – Walking into the Future
This is the 2nd in a series of millenials who are seeking careers in environmental studies. Marra Clay is a Hopkins School District (MN) graduate. Below is Marra’s story: This summer I have an internship through the Environmental Studies department … Continue reading
3 Millennials Seek A Road Less Traveled
Recently, I had the honor of interviewing three “20 somethings” who are following their passion, honing their skills and trying to make a difference in the world. The three are Sespe Miller, Marra Clay, and Coley Krauss. Each of their … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature, Nature Guardians
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The Great Bee Rescue
Article and photos by Dewey Hassig During the July 17-18 storm, numerous trees came down all over Minnesota. I got a call that a big tree branch was down at the Edenwood Camp, in Eden Prairie, MN, and it had … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting to Nature, Insects, Nature Guardians
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