Spring has arrived, and the Arboretum is starting to flower and leaf out. But spring has also brought a couple of non-traditional signs to the Arboretum. Burned patches of ground, plumes of smoke —...

With winter’s winds washed away, the greatest blossoms of spring can grow. In the roots of the permafrost, the beauty of the sun’s warmth can finally be felt. Spring festivities are upon us, and Spring...

As the academic year pushes to its close, astral energies are taking a particular interest in perception and intuition for many signs. The world will be clearer, sharper and more assaulting for some, but...

With a funky tune in the background, a plump, long-beaked brown bird treads daintily, bobbing its body back and forth while keeping its head perfectly stable and keeping up with the beat. You might have...

The city of Northfield recently published a press release confirming that emerald ash borers have started to infest Northfield ash trees (see northfieldmn.gov). This is bad news for the campus arboretum,...

The Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) is the heaviest-flying native bird in North America and has an average wingspan of 185 to 250 centimeters. Due to their size, they require around a 100-yard runway...

For the majority of the long, frigid, Minnesota winter, Lyman Lakes and the Cannon River freeze over, and layers of snow cover the frozen lake. As a result, it may seem like the lakes are dormant and...

Flip through an older bird guide and you might find yourself at a loss, even if you are well-versed in birding. “A Pigeon Hawk? What is that?” You would know that it’s probably a bird of prey —...