The Bald Eagle: A Spectacular Success Story
The Great Outdoors | November 1, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Read more.
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Bears, Oh My! – American Black Bears
The Great Outdoors | September 1, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Read more.
Volunteer Days
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Please consider volunteering with the Wisconsin Speleological Society.
Voracious Weed Prowler
The Great Outdoors | July 1, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wait for it… Wait for it… Then, lunge from the weeds for another tasty fish!
We adult northern pike (Esox lucius) dominate all other species in the aquatic food chain including muskellunges (muskies) even though they may be larger than us. Read more.
Harbingers of Summer: The June Bug
The Great Outdoors | May 4, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Coming in for a landing! WATCH OUT! C-R-A-S-H! Read more.
Life of a Snag
The Great Outdoors | February 22, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Read more.
Always Vigilant: White-footed Mice
The Great Outdoors | January 3, 2022
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Read more.
Ski, Skate, Sled & Snowshoe
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Explore these area skiing and sledding/tubing hills, skate rinks and so much more in Northeastern Wisconsin! Read more.
A Pretty Red Pair
The Great Outdoors | November 2, 2021
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Read more.
Shaggy Giants: Shagbark Hickory
The Great Outdoors | September 1, 2021
By Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Photo by: Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service, USA Read more.
