A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
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Golden-winged warbler. Rusty patched bumble bee. Steelhead and brook trout. Healthy soil. Clean drinking water. These are just a few species and resources that most of us Northlanders deeply value. We are incredibly lucky to live in a region that has a rich history of natural heritage with pristine lakes, woods, and streams. But, as the saying goes, “It takes a village” or community to protect and enhance our natural resources. Your local Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) can...
As winter approaches, you may think your outdoor projects are done for the year, but if you have buckthorn removal on your list of chores, late fall and early winter are great times to get it done. Why is buckthorn bad? There are many reasons this invasive, non-native shrub is better taken out than left to take over our native woodlands. • Competes and crowds out native plants for nutrients, light, and moisture • Degrades important wildlife habitat and food sources • Can host pests, such as crow...
Have you heard the buzz? The Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District has been busy helping community members plant pollinator habitat in their backyards. Carlton SWCD recently held its first-ever Native Plant Kit sale, breaking the record of any sale of its kind. Local community members purchased 194 native plant kits geared to several different purposes including attracting monarch butterflies, pine mulch, rain gardens and, the most popular, pollinator kits. Residents came from as far...
