To be good stewards of the resource we all share, it is important to understand the things that could harm that resource.\u00a0 This section of our site is devoted to a discussion of plants, animals and diseases of which we need to be aware.\u00a0 As custodians of this web site, we realize that there are others far more qualified to tell these stories.\u00a0 As a result, we present these pages as a gateway to links that will start you on your journey.\u00a0 If, along the way, you discover something important that you think needs to be shared, please let us know in the feedback section of this site.<\/p>\n
The Minnesota DNR provides a wealth of information on the topic of invasive species.\u00a0 Here are a few surprising facts that we encountered in our journey:<\/p>\n
– Did you know that the Amur Maple which has such lovely red fall foliage might be appropriate inside a city, but it may not be such a good choice in our woodland setting?\u00a0 See Invasive Terrestrial Plants<\/a><\/p>\n – The glaciers killed off all of this species in Minnesota thousands of years ago.\u00a0 Left on their own, they would naturally have moved back from the southern states, but very slowly.\u00a0 However with the help of humans, the common earthworm has become one of our more common invasive animals in Minnesota.\u00a0 Read more in Invasive <\/a> Terrestrial Animals<\/a><\/p>\n – Those black spots we see in Sunnies mid to late summer actually have a name – Neascus.\u00a0 We can’t get rid of this disease entirely, but it is important to remember never to dispose of fish entrails in the lake.\u00a0 See Invasive Aquatic <\/a> Diseases<\/a><\/p>\n See also this interesting information on Invasive Aquatic Plants<\/a>, and more on Invasive Aquatic Animals<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To be good stewards of the resource we all share, it is important to understand the things that could harm that resource.\u00a0 This section of our site is devoted to a discussion of plants, animals and diseases of which we … Continue reading