This summer we found the Minnesota state bee at one of our restoration sites. Why is that newsworthy? >>
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October 8, 2019
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September 20, 2019
We've trained a wildlife camera's eye on our turtle nest protection area in the Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area near Rosemount. The camera's shots will help us find out if the nest enclosure is working to protect hatchlings. But as we dig through our footage, we're turning up some fun shots of more than just turtles. >>
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September 9, 2019
A lone male rusty patched bumblebee found in August at an FMR-restored savanna represents 0.2 percent of the known population worldwide. Necessary not only for native wildflower reproduction, but also for creating seeds and fruits that feed wildlife as diverse as songbirds and bears, our state bee could use your help. >>
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September 6, 2019
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August 29, 2019
This small, striking songbird is a fearsome prairie predator. Sadly, it's considered endangered in Minnesota. Read more
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August 18, 2019
In the world of ecological restoration, changes don't happen overnight. And sometimes, to create a thriving and diverse habitat for wildlife and for water quality, things get a little messier (or even uglier) before they get better. Read more
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