Courtesy: MN DNR During that same window of time, they will develop brown feathers and plumage that will resemble their parents. Fledging, the DNR says, could occur as early as the last week of June.

To provide input to the DNR, you can fill out a questionnaire until March 17. Also, on March 4, the agency will hold an online meeting from 6-7 p.m. to go over the recommended changes.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend begins Friday, June 6, and continues through Sunday, June 8. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota residents can fish ...

A 2017 article, “The Rise and Fall of the Ornamental Callery Pear,” by Theresa Culley in the Harvard publication Arnoldia, chronicles that journey.

Do not plant Callery pears and consider removing and replacing any growing on your property with a native small flowering tree, such as Carolina silverbell, Washington hawthorn, dogwood, fringe tree, ...

Minnesota's ATV riders can explore trails without fees on June 14-15. Enjoy more than 3,000 miles of scenic paths during the 'No Registration Weekend.' ...

How to Identify a Callery Pear Tree Callery pears can grow to 40 feet tall, and tend toward round, gumdrop or pyramidal shapes. Their shiny, green, waxy leaves grow 2 to 3 inches long.

Fourth, callery pear is one of many invasive species harming biodiversity in our area. You can learn more by participating in National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 24-28.

The National Weather Service reported one tornado touchdown between Nicollet and North Mankato in southern Minnesota. The intense storms caused widespread damage and disruption across the region.

From June 6 to 8, Minnesota residents are able to fish without a license if they bring a kid age 15 or younger fishing. Take a Kid Fishing weekend is part of Great Outdoors Month in June.

GREENWOOD -- A discussion at Monday's Greenwood City Council meeting may lead to a new ordinance banning certain type of plants in the city.

Surprisingly, species such as box elder and Callery pear actually increased their growth during the very hot periods over the Black Summer of 2019–20 as well as during wetter La Niña periods in ...