The elusive Bigmouth Buffalo might just be one of the most incredible fishes to call the Carleton Arboretum home. Easily mistaken for the invasive European Carp, this native member of the sucker family...

If you’ve spent much time in the Arb, you’ve probably seen a boulder or two. There are a number of them around the Arb, and they’ve sparked debate among geology students. Whether or not you’ve...

While walking in the Arboretum, you may have noticed the radial pattern of tree growth displayed on stumps. Have you ever given this pattern much thought? What does it mean? Why are some rings bigger than...

With autumn commencing and winter rapidly approaching, it isn’t everyone’s go-to season to enjoy flowers. But don’t be fooled! The Arb is home to numerous plants that flower throughout autumn....

Recently, students have spotted many Canada geese (Branta canadensis) with their little goslings around the Lyman Lakes and in the Arb. The protective parents hiss at pedestrians, fearful for the safety...

If you’ve been out in the Upper Arb this spring, you may have noticed some construction along Wall Street Road. While it looks like a mess at the moment, this construction is actually the beginning of...

If you frequent the Arboretum, you will often come across patches of prairie that have been charred by fire or smell a whiff of smoke. Chances are, these are the signs of a prescribed burn. You may wonder...

If you've been out and about in the evening recently, you may have noticed some new voices piping up near the campus ponds. Breeding season has started for Minnesota's frogs and toads — and we have some...

In these early April days, you have probably noticed that every excursion through The Arb has been accompanied by lots of wind. April is the windiest month in Minnesota, with a daily average wind speed...