Something really magical is happening in our forests and woods,” interpretive naturalist Brianna Rodgers told an audience of 25 adults and children gathered in a classroom at Lowry Nature Center ...

Stan Tekiela couldn’t stay away from the outdoors. It was like a magnet, as far back as when he was 8 years old. The young Tekiela became giddy with excitement when his dad brought back ...

Township Board Chairman John Pazlar is running for re-election, and he’s facing a challenger for the first time since 2013.

If you live in Minnesota, you have probably enjoyed at least one of our metropolitan regional parks, whether that’s visiting Minnehaha Falls, picnicking at Como Park, hiking or cycling at ...

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any dementia, literature and community resources are available from a hands-on caretaker at the ACT on Alzheimer’s Desk at the ...

Braving the elements and wading through knee-deep water, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The Nature Conservancy crews and volunteers recently spent some time on the lookout for ...

Introducing Take 5 for Nature! This new column will be published quarterly and will provide readers with interesting information about what is currently taking place in the natural world around ...

If you could make a career change, what would it be? For Zach Larson, a switch has given him the chance to answer the call of nature he’s heard all his life. “I have a passion for protecting ...

Clifton E. French, the first superintendent of what is now Three Rivers Park District, died Jan. 7 at his home in Sedona, Ariz. He was 87. In January 1962, French was appointed superintendent of ...

Central Minnesota is filled with farms, and many have stories to tell that in some cases go back 100 years or more. But about 6 miles north of Hutchinson, a couple of farmers hope to write a new ...