GoodGrows

05/23/2026

https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/05/22/american-robins-chicago-illinois-midwest-declining-environmental-factors

The numbers of the songbird appear to be dropping not only in the Chicago region but throughout much of the country. Experts say it's another sign many birds in North America are in trouble.

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

Pull up Dame's Rocket (4 petal flowers, blooming now) to make way for the native Phlox (5 petal flowers, coming soon!)

05/15/2026

Skeeter season is nigh, but don't give in to the yard spray salespeople! Doesn't kill mosquitoes, terrible for your yard ecosystem ~ try the Mosquito Bucket instead:
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05/13/2026

https://birdcast.org/migration-tools/migration-forecast-maps/
Peak Migration NOW!!
Turn off all unnecessary lights at night ~
Get out and watch/listen for migrating birds!

Forecast Maps Bird migration forecasts show predicted nocturnal migration approximately three hours after local sunset and are updated every 6 hours. Note, the models predict the migration intensity for birds in active flight; these are not predictions of the numbers of birds on the ground. For addi...

05/10/2026

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With tick season in full force, here are the most common diseases they spread in the U.S., where they most commonly occur and the symptoms to watch for.

04/14/2026

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSqfdT5kfCd/?igsh=MTJ3bXIzaXo2enQ3Ng==
Zowee, I've wondered how chickadees make it thru the MN winter. And now I know why chickadees call just a couple "dees" when they see me.

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

https://rwmwd.org/get-gritty/
Don't pollute our streams, lakes, and groundwater with deicing salt!
If needed, use sand and grit on icy patches.

10/30/2025

St. Paul is close to adopting new riverfront development rules. But there's still time to advocate for a bird-safe glass requirement.