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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025
The winter solstice arrives with short days and long nights but there’s still plenty to see in the natural world.
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Federal government proposes endangered species protection for monarch butterflies
Officials announce findings that iconic butterfly is imperiled by habitat loss, pesticides, and more.
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Afton State Park phenology, November 22 to December 5
Turkeys are trotting and whitetail deer bucks are showing off antlers.
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Afton State Park phenology, Nov. 8 to 21
Winter settles in as wildlife departs for warmer latitudes or slows down for the cold season.
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St. Croix-area state parks close during special deer hunts
Several Minnesota state parks along the St. Croix River will be closed to all visitors for special deer hunts in November and December.
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Afton State Park phenology, October 18 to 24
Raccoons get ready while bugs stay busy as long as the sun shines.
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Afton State Park phenology, October 11 to 17
Ducks and geese follow the St. Croix south, while other creatures hunker down for the winter.
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New public land provides surprising owl observation
Exploring a new wildlife area in the St. Croix Valley, I find a special bird species.
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Afton State Park phenology October 4 to 10
Autumn is falling fast now.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 20 to 26
Fall is going fast as the equinox approaches.
