Nature
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DNR warns removing cicadas from state parks is illegal
As trillions of cicadas have emerged nationwide this spring, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning people it’s illegal to harvest them at state parks.
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Thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail: Why some hikers become ‘thousand-milers’ in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is one of four states with a National Scenic Trail of its own. Here’s why some hikers choose to trek all 1,200 miles of it.
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7 ways to identify and appreciate Wisconsin’s wildflowers
A Wisconsin author talks about the wild world of “flower finding” and how to get involved in the hobby.
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Report: Poor water clarity, climate change contribute to Wisconsin loon population decline
Research from the director of the Wisconsin-based Loon Project shows the 22 percent decline in Wisconsin’s loon population over the past three decades is driven by poor water clarity.
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Searching for Wisconsin’s majestic champion trees
Although almost all of Wisconsin’s old growth forests were logged decades ago, the state is still home to some spectacular, old trees. Two Wisconsin big tree hunters share some of their favorite finds.
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Wisconsin State Parks open camping season near capacity
A Department of Natural Resources chief looks ahead to the camping season and gives advice on how to secure a campground through the busy summer months.
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Northern Wisconsin park reopens after years of advocacy by residents
Learning about a historical structure in Green Lake Park helped Mountain residents secure a lease to restore, protect and preserve the park for the community.
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Spotted: Periodical cicadas in southern Wisconsin
These particular cicadas come out every 17 years, including in southern Wisconsin. Hundreds of millions of cicadas could emerge, making for a noisy four to six weeks.
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A Madison birding program connects students with nature and neighbors
Former Wisconsin educator Trish O’Kane discusses her new memoir, “Birding to Change the World,” which looks at how humans and nature are profoundly connected.
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5 things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins
Here’s what to know about the flyway and where and when to see the birds amid their long journey.