Category Archives: Connecting to Nature

How Much Love is Your Lawn Giving You?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

My lawn has been giving me a lot of love since it became a sustainable “living habitat”. I found “food” in my lawn, as well as many pollinators, amphibians and night singers who lull me to sleep. Below are some … Continue reading →

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Alone on a Mountaintop – Wolf Ridge Poet Society

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Sixty teenagers ranging in age from 11 – 17 years old in the Northwoods. If you would like to be inspired and feel a burst of creative energy, read what is in the heart of these children. Listening, looking, and … Continue reading →

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What is your art?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

What is your art? How do you express your connection with nature through your art? These were the questions I asked readers to share. Fourteen readers contributed the unique expressions of their art. It is a great honor to share … Continue reading →

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Hidden Secrets of the Minnehaha

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

I spend a lot of time on Minnehaha Creek. A sanctuary about a mile from my home. While skiing and hiking along the creek, I have seen and been part of some amazing things. If you have some memories of … Continue reading →

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What is Life?

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Our readers ponder, the age old question, “What is Life?” Each person contributing a 3 line form that is unique and a blessing in its own way. Thanks to all the contributors (in order): Kathleen Kahlil, Dewey Hassig, Allison Platter, … Continue reading →

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One Vacant Lot at a Time

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Creating Life-Bearing Spaces If you are interested in creating a life-bearing space in your neighborhood, download our booklet, One Vacant Lot at a Time, and learn more about our story, our management plan, and methods we have developed. One Vacant … Continue reading →

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Hatchling Highway

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Many thanks to Grace Sheely for sharing this wonderful story. On the morning of September 2, 2014, I was thinking of all the students heading back to school and the excitement of their first day. My brooding thoughts were deeper … 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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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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