The Prairie is one of the five novels that make up the Leatherstocking Tales written by James Fenimore Cooper from 1823 to 1841. It was...

As winter winds down and the days are getting longer, the early signs of spring are emerging. The first migrating birds are showing up...

Many of us enjoy the trails in Upper Hixon. It's a nice place for individuals or groups to gather and enjoy the outdoors. But have you...

For those interested, here is the Zoerb 2023 Work Plan which includes a work summary for 2022: I. Review of Management Plan Goals,...

In our day to day lives we meet many challenges. Decisions have to be made. Each of us analyzes these challenges, find what we think are...

It has been another busy year for Friends of the Blufflands and its restoration efforts in the bluffs around La Crosse. Volunteers have...

Friends of the Blufflands (FBL) recently teamed up with The Coulee Region Chapter (CRC) of The Prairie Enthusiasts in the La Crosse area...

After a recent snowfall, a strange pattern emerged on Zoerb Prairie. What is that lopsided figure? Have aliens landed? Is it a race...

Mike O’Brien’s blog post on ephemerals contained some lovely photos of plants that flower very early in the year. Although the definition...

A Large Flowered Trillium in full bloom. Below it are 2 small white flowers called squirrel corn, and some fading leaves of wild leeks...

A little warning for those with an aversion or anxiety when it comes to numbers. The first paragraph is chock full of them, but relax,...

The Wisconsin Natural Heritage Working List contains native species in the state felt to be rare and in need of monitoring and...

An old, sod-covered stone cellar with a partially collapsed arched roof is the most prominent sign of human habitation by early European...

As March draws near and the seasons (hopefully) change, spring burn season lurks right around the corner. This is the time of year for...

While you may have been following the recent winter Olympics that happens every 4 years, for some who like to chase other records the...

As we begin the new year, Friends of the Blufflands looks forward to continuing to make progress on the remnant prairies and other...

Winter is a season when the prairies and the forests go dormant. Insects are mostly gone, many birds have migrated, and reptiles and...

Every year when there is snow on the ground, we burn brush piles that were made earlier in the year. These piles are made up primarily of...

As 2021 comes to a close, let's wrap up the last math puzzle. Recall the blog posting "Tree Puzzle Solved" from November 11th where a...

We are nearing the end of another year which is a nice time to look back and reflect on some of the accomplishments of Friends of the...