Saturday, February 28, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - February 2026

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February prairie We entered the month under the full Snow Moon and clearer skies have paraded a host of planets and constellations in our ni...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trails Updates 2/23/26

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The planning and work towards the 100 mile Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail (MHDT) is really starting to coalesce. As a reminder, the trail ...
Monday, February 23, 2026

Let's Get Hiking and Learning - March 2026

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For more information on the trips, where available, please click on the brown event titles for a link to the program or hike.  I will be upd...
Friday, February 13, 2026

Lending a "Nature" Hand

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There's always something to be said for giving back as a trail user and nature lover. As certified Master Naturalist volunteers (MNV), m...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Here Comes the Freeze Thaw Cycle

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Image- Nola Larson I know you know, but you know... The next week+ of predicted high temps that presage coming spring are definitely going t...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Naturalist's Corner - Driftless Bluff Faces

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I am so pleased to share this post from Linda Haugen. She and her husband Dennis own Iowisota, a nature-themed retreat and education center ...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

I Spy on the Trails - January 2026

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I am taking a break from my monthly nature phenology posts to act as observer and witness to what has been happening in Minnesota. During th...