HDT Team
- Oct 24, 2019
- 6 min
Minnesota Tree ID – Part 2
Now that we’ve covered how to identify some of the popular deciduous trees in Part 1 of this blog, we’ll move onto our coniferous tree...
HDT Team
- Mar 1, 2019
- 4 min
Outdoor Adventures: Tracking Animals in Winter
Clear, Individual Print – Yes, it must be clear! Not all snow is going to provide you with a crisp print. Super dry, light, fluffy snow...
HDT Team
- Feb 22, 2019
- 3 min
Cold Weather Comfort Foods
As a lifelong resident of the Midwest, I’ve come to the realization that there is no escaping winter. It will have it’s way with you....
HDT Team
- Feb 15, 2019
- 7 min
Outdoor Adventures on Snowshoes & Skis
As a Minnesotan, I find you get the most out living in this state if you come to embrace all four of our very distinct and wonderful...
HDT Team
- Feb 4, 2019
- 3 min
Outdoor Adventures Await, Even in Winter
We’ve gotten through the “most wonderful time of the year” and now the cold realities of living in Minnesota are starting to set in,...
HDT Team
- Oct 15, 2018
- 3 min
Preparing your Home for Winter
*This post was initially published way back in 2012.* How Will You Prepare for Winter? I drive to work everyday. It’s a drive from...
HDT Team
- Jan 23, 2018
- 3 min
Back to Basics 2018 – A Primer
**Registration for the 12th annual sustainable living event, Back to Basics: Navigating Changing Currents, is open! With 45 workshops to...
HDT Team
- Mar 6, 2017
- 3 min
Back to Basics 2017: A Review
Around early September, we start getting anxious around her. The care-free days of summer begin to shorten. The happy giggles of...
HDT Team
- Jan 31, 2017
- 3 min
Presenters Highlight The Power of Change at Back To Basics
Spaces are continuing to fill up for the 11th annual Back to Basics. The theme this year is “The Power of Change” and highlighting this...
HDT Team
- Jan 6, 2017
- 4 min
A New Year in Nature
Happy New Year! Did you make your New Year’s resolution yet? We often use this holiday as an opportunity to recommit to living a...
HDT Team
- Nov 30, 2016
- 5 min
Nature Notes: Caching Chickadees
As winter approaches, we are seeing many changes in our bird populations. Some birds, like robins, have formed large flocks and are...
HDT Team
- Oct 14, 2016
- 4 min
Nature Notes: Busy Beavers
Last week, we took a look at how squirrels are tirelessly preparing for winter by collecting and stashing food away for the harsh season....
HDT Team
- Oct 6, 2016
- 4 min
Nature Notes: Fall Feeding Frenzy
This month is known as Binaakwii-giizis, or “Leaves Changing Color Moon”, to the Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe. The beautiful weather over...