Category Archives: Nature Notes

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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Staying One Step Ahead of the Winter Blues

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Have you been letting a negative attitude dominate your emotions this winter? It is easy to understand how that could happen with the sub-zero temperatures we have been experiencing; the lack of sunlight; the daily news; the destruction of our … Continue reading →

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20 Below Zero – Seeking a Reason to Smile

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

 February 2nd is “Cross-Quarter Day” – half way between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. In early times, northern cultures celebrated this day with dancing and song. Here in the U.S., we call it “Groundhog Day”. There is hope … Continue reading →

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A Naturalist’s Shame – Lessons from Nature

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

The first event occurred in early January. Someone told me that a snowy owl had been seen near the Arbor Lakes Shopping center about 20 minutes from my house. I went online and got complete directions where the bird might … Continue reading →

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Frozen River

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Morning hike – a little unsure of the new formed ice Hidden beauty, frozen in time   Memories of a summer long gone The inner space of a frozen river   Elaborate art installations litter the river walk  Unexpected gifts … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Experience – A Fish Tale

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Reader, Steve Casper noted:                                                                                                        “Larry you should put a note on the top of this blog that all the pics have hi-res versions if you click on them- they are so big that they make great wallpapers for my computer! … Continue reading →

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Migrating Monarchs 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Let’s face it, it has been a rough summer for monarchs! I usually look for my first monarch the first week of June. It was mid July before the first straggler showed up. In addtion, I usually have many caterpillars … Continue reading →

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Sam Barczak – Field Biology Program 2013-2014

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Prairie Restoration – Insect ecology and identification. Prepared and planted native prairie grasses and forbs @ Friends of the Trail, Minnetonka, MN. Identified and photographed dragonflies and pollinators. Created prairie food web. Total hours: 4 hours.  Lake and stream ecology … Continue reading →

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Common Dragonflies and Damselflies

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

Over the past summer, I have made it a goal to learn more about common dragonflies and damselflies in my neighborhood. I started observing and photographing them; bought a wonderful book titled: Dragonflies of the Northwoods by Kurt Mead and … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Bert’s Cabin by Curran Ikhaml

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Lawrence Wade

  “My family went to Bert Cabin’s at Itasca State Park.  We saw a phoebe nest in the part that holds the cabin together.  One time we saw the phoebe with a moth in its beak for the babies in … Continue reading →

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