The cooler air at night, slow changing color of the leaves, and the shortening day length, all are subtle cues that winter is coming. If you are really observant, you may notice that some of the animals around us have also noticed the approaching winter.
Nature Notes
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An Amazing Journey
Q. What is orange and black, weighs 0.75 grams (a dime is 2.3 grams), and can fly 1,700 miles? A. A Monarch Butterfly! During the middle of August through September, Milwaukeeans can witness the spectacular monarch migration. If it has been a productive summer and the weather is just right, it is possible to see […]
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Ozone Monitoring in Your Backyard
The Wisconsin DNR has developed a novel method of monitoring air pollution called “Where’s the Air?” Common plants can be used to determine the levels of ozone in your neighborhood.
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Herp Inventory of Riverside Park & Milwaukee River Corridor
by Kathleen Manke, Urban Ecology Center “What’s a herp?” you may ask. A herp is a term for any reptile or amphibian. Both play an important role in the food web, preying on small insects and becoming food for larger animals. The Urban Ecology Center is conducting a comprehensive reptile and amphibian (herp) survey of […]
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Herp Inventory of Riverside Park and Milwaukee River Corridor
By Kathleen Manke, Urban Ecology Center A herp is a term for any reptile or amphibian. Both play an important role in the food web, preying on small insects and becoming food for larger animals. The Urban Ecology Center is conducting a comprehensive reptile and amphibian (herp) survey of the park and river corridor between […]
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