The Blog

backyard landscaped with a yarrow lawn, native plants, and stepping stones.
December 13, 2023
Backyard Renovation with Native Plants
By Bonny Brown
a square flyer showing four images of Italian thistle with spiny, winged stems and multiple small flower heads
December 1, 2023
Weed of the Month: Italian Thistle
By marionswcd
an arching bridge design over the text DoDSKILLBRIDGE
December 1, 2023
SkillBridge Internships
By Becky Pineda
rotting kitchen scraps atop an outdoor compost pile.
November 7, 2023
Tips for Waste Management
By marionswcd
square graphic showing the mitten like lobed leaves, stems with thorns, apple blossom-like white flowers, and red fruits like small cherries.
October 10, 2023
Weed of the Month: English Hawthorn
By marionswcd
a mason bee house on fence post by a blooming cherry or apple tree
October 4, 2023
Mason Bees
By marionswcd
August 31, 2023
Weed of the Month: Purple Loosestrife
By Heath Keirstead
August 24, 2023
The Scotts Mills Dam
By Kurt Berning
August 16, 2023
Conservation Club: Oak and Prairie Tour
By Chelsea Blank
a table outside on a deck with tons of resources related to fire safety and emergency preparedness
August 1, 2023
Wildfire Preparedness and Resiliency Event Resources
By Kassi Roosth
Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis Ground cover with heart shaped leaves and large white flowers
August 1, 2023
Weed of the Month: Field Bindweed
By Heath Keirstead
Dave Budeau looks out over the wet prairie restoration site with tall grasses and a hedgerow behind him.
July 28, 2023
Dave Budeau: Caring for Wildlife; Creating Habitat
By Heath Keirstead
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