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Fall Planting?
Fall is a great time to plant native perennials that benefit our Minnesota pollinators. The following are some resources addressing questions we often hear.
Notes From All Over
Last week I was in Florida. I have a deck that overlooks a small lake and there is a small parcel of land between the lake and the ocean. I looked below and saw two guys fishing in their barefeet standing where typically there is an alligator. I thought they were crazy. I kept watching and the one guy had something hooked and the other guy kept casting where the one guy’s line was hooked. This made no sense to me. Then they both were hooked and started reeling in unison. Suddenly something came through the surface of the water and it was huge, but all I could see was crashing water.
Those Resilient Birds
A bird hit our window the other day. It stood dazed on the deck for a bit and died shortly thereafter. It was such a waste of a beautiful creature, and it happens several times a year, whether we’re feeding birds at the time or not. It happens in any season and it’s safe to say it happens at nearly every home. There should be something we can do. Some technology that would keep birds from flying into windows, short of eliminating them. The windows that is.
Discover Minnesota’s State Forests
When most people think about getting outdoors in Minnesota, state parks often come to mind—and for good reason. But tucked all across the state are 60 state forests that offer a quieter, wilder, and often more spontaneous way to explore. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on these incredible public lands and all they have to offer.
Bringing Back a Favorite Tradition: “Where in the World Are OurReaders?”
For years, one of the most beloved features in The Tower News was our “Where in the World”
LVCC Wine and Watercolor 2025 With Linda Smith to be Held Soon
The Lake Vermilion Cultural Center (LVCC) will be hosting its fifth Wine and Watercolor class on August 21st at 6:30 pm in the classroom at the Vermilion Park Inn. Local watercolor artist Linda Smith is the instructor and the subject is an owl. Smith lives on Lake Vermilion-Tower much of the year but also lives in Zumbrota. MN where she is on the Zumbrota Area Arts Council Board and teaches classes. Sign up soon since this class often sells out. You must register ahead of time at vermilionculturalcenter.org. The cost is $45. The Vermilion Park Inn is located at 30 Center Street in Soudan.