American chestnut trees are not native in Wisconsin, but will grow, at least for a while, if planted by seed or nursery stock, which is available. If the dreaded disease, chestnut blight caused by a parasitic fungus, is blown or carried in, the tree is likely to die but may stump sprout repeatedly.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will work with local law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole. The annual partnership helps to keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities.
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.
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.
