January–February 2022 | Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

I set out to find all of Minnesota's native plums and cherries in one season. Would my quest be fruitful?

Campground hosts have been keeping campers happy in Minnesota’s parks and forests for decades.

Observers of the natural world

Citizens and scientists track an invasive earthworm in Minnesota.

Adventurer Emily Ford gets ready for another winter expedition.

Navigating challenging climbs and drops.

Fur—and the hair that makes it up—helps animals survive in amazing ways.

Minnesota’s two nuthatches are among the most identifiable birds in the state.

Richard Hamilton Smith’s winter water lily photos offer a unique look at the aquatic plant.

Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife