Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us why the white bellies of Flying Squirrels shine pink under ultraviolet (UV) light. In this day and age, it is rare to discover a new species of animal. It is not surprising to discover new insects because there are nearly...
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Like many insects, bees are often overlooked and misunderstood. When viewed up close, these small creatures are really quite beautiful. While we tend to lump all bees together, they are an incredibly diverse group of insects and are found in a variety of sizes and...
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The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Wisconsin is a fun, easy-to-use guide for anyone interested in seeing and identifying birds. The book features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a...
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Today, we share with you a recipe for an Old-time Beef Stew from our North Country Cabin Cooking cookbook. The book features 275 quick-and-easy recipes, including appetizers, salads, soups, and sandwiches, as well as main dishes, snacks, and desserts. These make-ahead meals are designed to minimize...
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Stan Tekiela’s latest children’s book Can You Count the Critters? helps young children learn to count and recognize iconic, adorable animals at the same time. The wildlife shown is sure to captivate your counter’s attention. Watching your kids learn to count is both satisfying and thrilling....
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Today, we want to share with you some of our favorite nouns from our book An Asylum of Loons, but first let’s review some history. Without question, the most famous collection of collective nouns/terms of venery was The Book of Saint Albans, published in 1486....
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Wildflowers are a lot like wild birds. People are drawn to their beauty and fascinated by their life cycles. We may not know why we like them so much—we just do! Stan Tekiela has always thought of himself as a big-picture naturalist—an old-school naturalist who is...
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Corrine Kozlak, author of our upcoming cookbook Rhubarb, shares with us her recipe for Rhubarb Scones and Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam. INGREDIENTS FOR THE RHUBARB SCONES 1 cup chopped rhubarb (about 2–3 medium-size stalks, cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces) 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 8...
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Mushrooms are beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. But foraging for them often makes people nervous―and for good reason! Start Mushrooming takes away the worry by introducing seven of the most unmistakable, edible mushrooms in North America. Stan Tekiela’s book Start Mushrooming focuses on seven edible mushrooms that are...
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