Regional

With summer fading, Wisconsin’s fall colors are calling! Whether you’re on a solo adventure or a family trip, the state has vibrant foliage spots to explore from north to south and east to west.

Refuge Week activities scheduled at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge have been cancelled due to the government shutdown. Staff is furloughed and funding is unavailable.

Activities were scheduled Oct. 15-18.

October 12-18 is designated as National Wildlife Refuge Week. Wisconsin is home to four refuges: Necedah, Horicon, Trempeleau and Upper Mississippi River.

Necedah NWR is celebrating with special events geared toward all ages and a variety of interests. Events are free and open to the public but some require reservations.

Maybe the greatest edible mushroom, at least in fall, appears to be plentiful this autumn in its own habitat. More formally known as hen of the woods but so as not to confuse gatherers most now use a Japanese name, Maitake (my-tak-ee) which translates to “dancing mushroom.”

What does autumn, the fall season, consist of that makes it so engaging to many outdoors users, gatherers, and enthusiasts?  The weather, to many, must be a trigger point after a seemingly long, hot, sometimes humid season.

South Central DHI has announced its list of best-performing animals through June.

The top-producing Holstein, P-3733, came from Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. She produced 43,001 of milk that tested 4.5 percent and 4927 cheese yield.

Menards locations have dedicated September to supporting humane societies.

Fresh sweet corn must be the original food on a stick.

Corn can be eaten without understanding some of the details of sexual reproduction but it is interesting to weave through this maze and compare it to a tomato or pea pod, both of which do the same process.

Corn kernels are fruits, so what was the flower?

Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so.