University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week begins Monday, February 24. It’s a time to learn about the spread of invasive ...

Start off the New Year with a visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a place for inspiration in all seasons. As an added incentive, the arboretum is offering free gate admission – a $12 value – ...

Snowcapped mountains, towering pine trees and a winding dirt road cover the dining room walls. Fluffy white clouds float above the kitchen cabinets. A waterfall painted onto a slender slice of wall ...

Ice seems temporary. It melts in a glass. It disappears at a sunbeam’s touch. It ebbs with the first relief of spring. But ...

Beavers can cause property damage, but they also positively impact the environment. Some are working to peacefully manage the ...

Minnesota State Fair tickets and parking ... drinking fountains, misting machines, landscaping and more trees. While raising ticket prices, fair leaders also cite pressure from higher operational ...

Orchids in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum greenhouse. Donna describes the scene: You’ll be amazed when you see the huge tree trunks they’ve brought in there, and the mosses and the lichens ...

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional ...