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On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.

  1. 1월 13일

    Field Notes: Ten Birds that Changed the World

    Stephen Moss’ book, “Ten Birds That Changed the World” is a fascinating exploration of ten bird species with remarkable natural histories and often, disastrous interactions with humans.

    5분

  2. 2025. 12. 09.

    Field Notes: Modern maple sap collection

    Every spring, Kemp Station taps maple trees and produces a few gallons of maple syrup. In March 2026, we are planning a public demonstration project—moving beyond the simple sap buckets and sap bags—to a modern tubing system for gravity-flow sap collection.

    4분

  3. 2025. 11. 11.

    Field Notes: Rings of Time

    Many people are aware that trees can be dated by counting the layers of tree rings in a cross section. But, less folks know that fish, snails, mussels, and the teeth of many local mammal species build seasonal growth rings that are used to age individuals.

    4분

  4. 2025. 10. 07.

    Field Notes: Horseshoe crabs and health care

    Horseshoe crabs are one of the strangest critters ever; they are ancient animals who have been on earth for 450 million years and have scarcely changed in all that time.

    5분

  5. 2025. 09. 09.

    Field Notes: Ruffed Grouse in the Northwoods

    In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses Ruffed Grouse – a hallmark species in the Northwoods.

    4분

  6. 2025. 07. 08.

    Field Notes: The Fruits of Summer

    One of the many wonderful things about summer is the arrival of fresh and tasty local fruits.

    5분

  7. 2025. 06. 10.

    Field Notes: Mosquitoes in the Northwoods

    In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses mosquitoes – a favorite insect of the Northwoods.

    5분

  8. 2025. 05. 13.

    Canadian Nightcrawlers: More Than Just Bait

    While they’re famous among anglers, few people realize that Canadian Nightcrawlers—Lumbricus terrestris—have a fascinating biological story all their own, one that stretches across continents and ecosystems.

    4분
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On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.

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