Category Archives: Nature Notes

A Journey of Wonder and Awe at the Big Woods State Park

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Lawrence Wade

This is the first in a series of postings about our relationships with the land and the wild places that are in our hearts. Through text and photographs, Dale Antonson shares with readers his connection with Nerstrand Woods. The path … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Lawrence Wade

Article and photos  by Kelly Shea, who is currently living in Puebla, Mexico, studying Spanish and spending some much needed time as a global citizen. Similar to the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, I find myself here in Mexico … Continue reading →

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The Eagle has Landed

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Lawrence Wade

​Story, photos, and artwork by James Gregory, Plymouth, MN. This the second submission Jim has made. To see more of Jim’s artwork and the work of his wife, Kristina go to: www.oldnaturalist.com/sharing-art-from-the-heart-of-the-earth/    “While skiing across frozen Parker’s Lake right … Continue reading →

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Walking on Sacred Land

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

A true story by Eric Wickiser and the Old Naturalist. Only the names have changed. One day weasel and deer mouse traveled to one of the canyons in the Badlands of  South Dakota to connect with the spirits of the … Continue reading →

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Bird woman of the forest

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

  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 →

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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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Minnehaha Muskie

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

After an hour of exploring the backwaters of the creek, I turned towards shore and  I saw a muskie following about 6 feet behind me. When I  turned toward it, the muskie did not move away. This 3 foot fish … 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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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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