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Woodland owners can help reduce pressures on northern long-eared bat populations as the species faces a rapid population decline from white-nose syndrome.
Equipped with communication skills and climate science knowledge, these Extension participants direct efforts toward communities.
How much will purple carrot-seed moth matter in Minnesota? Reporting this insect can help us figure that out.
We tried out different plant identification apps to see how well they did at ID-ing aquatic plants (including some invasive plants). See how to get the best ID out of the app you choose.
Early detection of invasive species can make a big difference to the success of early management efforts. Though not seen in Minnesota yet, this insect has been spotted in Iowa and could be headed here.
A member of the grape family, porcelain berry is a fast-growing, deciduous, woody vine listed as a Restricted Noxious Weed in Minnesota.
Extension's natural resources educators set out to use sustainable practices to reduce the carbon and climate change impacts of their annual conference.
The University of Minnesota has been a national leader in improving troublesome invasive species common names since 2018.
While private forestland in Minnesota is diverse in terms of the forest, the demographics of woodland stewards are not. A new Extension report is a first step toward building woodland steward resources that are more culturally relevant.
Whether for survival or fun, foraging can be a great way to supplement your diet with plants that are not only delicious but can also be healthy.