black ash

An invasive emerald ash borer beetle is covered in a parasitic fungus. Four species of fungi are being studied by the University of Minnesota as a potential control method for the destructive pest.

Parasitic fungi shows promise to control emerald ash borer beetles

Researchers tested 10 fungi from MN to assess for their ability to kill the pests when used in traps. The method may be useful in hard-to-access forests in Northern Minnesota.

John Zasada and MacRostie Art Center's Every Tree Has Stories To Tell: Black Ash

Heidi Holtan

Grand Rapids, MN art gallery brings art and connections to the land to the community

John Zasada and MacRostie Art Center's Every Tree Has Stories To Tell: Black Ash

Heidi Holtan

Grand Rapids, MN art gallery brings art and connections to the land to the community

Science and Nature

Phenology Report: May 30, 2017

John Latimer

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. This week we've prepared a full report including a leafing and flowering…