Happy Dancing Blog

We need to ensure that our lakes are clean and healthy. But how can we tell? One way to tell is to look at the bugs in the water!

What Exactly is a Lichen? A lichen isn’t a single organism, but an example of symbiosis. It’s made up of a fungus and an alga living together so closely they function as one. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the alga produces food through photosynthesis. Together, they form a resilient team capable of surviving in some of the harshest conditions.

Buying local beef is now even easier thanks to the online store from Headwaters Beef Cooperative.

Recently a small group of people gathered at Island Lake Farm on a cool fall evening to talk about Climate on the Farm. Sponsored by the Climate Land Leaders and supported by Happy Dancing Turtle, the evening started with a history of the farm. We have been on our farm for thirty years and consider it to be a special place. With a half mile of shoreline on a natural wild rice lake and the headwaters for the Ripple River, we have kept conservation at the heart of our farm ope