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Winter weather brings out the best in the hardy, humble witch-hazel

By Valerie Blaine
Dec 17, 2020 8:46 AM - When people start hanging shiny ornaments and tinsel on their Christmas trees, the witch-hazel is in full bloom in the woods.
The Nature of Things: Osage-orange tree has flourished for centuries with its many uses

By Valerie Blaine
Oct 31, 2020 5:00 AM - The Osage-orange tree is a relic of the past. A botanical oddity, it is the only living member of its genus and its known for its strong, flexible wood.
Fit for man and beast: Black cherry tree has multiple uses for both humans and wildlife

By Valerie Blaine
Sep 17, 2020 6:51 AM - Black cherry trees don't reach the dimensions of walnut trees, nor do they have the longevity of oaks. What they lack in stature, though, they make up for in benefits to wildlife and humans alike.
Losing track of the seasons? Find your bearings by heading outdoors

By Valerie Blaine
Aug 18, 2020 9:44 AM - Since March, the pandemic has knocked down one after another seasonal signpost, like the last day of school, baseball's opening day, the Fourth of July parades, and summer concerts. But you can align yourself with the seasons by spending time in nature.
Why native plants are better for your backyard -- and the prairie

By Valerie Blaine
Jun 26, 2020 6:00 AM - Naturalist Valerie Blaine extols the benefits of landscaping with native species and explains how nonnatives plants and animals can cause problems.
When you see a wildflower, thank an ant

By Valerie Blaine
May 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Ants have never made it to the "most loved insect" list. While ants inside our homes means trouble, the presence of native ants in the woods and prairie is a good thing.
New season sees yellow-rumped warbler making a stop on migration north

By Valerie Blaine
Apr 23, 2020 6:00 AM - There's plenty to watch outside as spring is unfolding. A songbird called the yellow-rumped warbler migrates each spring from as far south as Central America to the north woods of the United States and Canada.
What's in a name? When it comes to plants and animals, quite a bit

By Valerie Blaine
Mar 16, 2020 6:00 AM - Valerie Blaine says naming things -- including plants -- is simply part of our nature. But knowing what's behind the name is even more important.
Why the loon's iconic call says so much

By Valerie Blaine
Feb 17, 2020 6:00 AM - The call of a loon -- in a tropical forest? A look at the common loon, and why its call is out of place in so many movies.
Show squirrels some love on their special day: Squirrel Appreciation Day

By Valerie Blaine
Jan 20, 2020 6:00 AM - Squirrel Appreciation Day is a great excuse to walk in the woods to observe these native mammals, or just look out the window for a while. We might be surprised -- and cheered -- by what we see.

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