All too often, we hear the Midwest referred to as fly-over states. To some, the idea of escaping civilization and heading out into nature involves hopping on a plane. I’ve […]

When out of control, fire can be a truly destructive force. But for our natural prairies, savannas and other natural areas, it can be a priceless tool for preservation. Burn […]

Since June 21 our days have grown shorter. The sun shows less and less every day, and the flowers of early summer have completed their cycle. The Golden Alexanders have […]