Tree Life: The Science Behind Fall Colors
As autumn quickly approaches, Wisconsin’s landscape is getting ready to put on its final show: a display of vibrant fall colors. You might even already have plans to visit your […]
Risky Play in the Bell Children’s Garden: It’s Not as Scary as You Think
As adults, it can be easy to start catastrophizing when the term “risky play” is brought up. In fact, Child Indicators Research has noted that in recent years, Western societies […]
Wisconsin’s Niagara Escarpment
Wisconsin’s landscape looks drastically different throughout the state. As you wander towards Lake Michigan, you may find some steep stone drops and cliffs, a stark contrast to the rolling hills […]
Bats: Your Secret Neighbor
If you’re like me, you probably don’t give much mind to bats unless it’s Halloween or you’re talking about a certain superhero. Well, what if I told you bats are […]
Wisconsin’s Native Oaks
Especially in summer, it’s clear that our state is covered in forests. No matter where you look, there seems to be green! Oaks are nearly the most abundant type of […]
Tunes & Blooms: Does Music Actually Help Plants?
At some point, just about everyone hears that music is good for plants, and if you’re anything like me, you were probably a bit skeptical. I’m not about to start […]
The Berry Buff: Cedar Waxwings
In the Midwest, summer berry season is always long awaited, and far too short. In just a few months, we savor fresh strawberry shortcakes, raspberry pies, and a whole assortment […]
The Wetland Oddballs: Bogs & Fens
One’s devastatingly acidic and the other is incredibly alkaline. Bogs and fens seem like they couldn’t be any more different, yet they often come part and parcel in the wetland […]
Grow with the Flow: Wisconsin’s Water Agriculture
With the rise of hydroponics and other alternative growing methods, water agriculture seems like a contemporary development in the U.S. Surprisingly, Wisconsin has a strong history of using natural waterways […]
What’s the Deal with Algae?
They aren’t a plant and they aren’t an animal, so what are algae? Algae are primary producers, which means that they’re at the very bottom of the food chain. They […]
