Outdoors

Dawn dance: Sharp-tailed grouse’s mating rituals

Stan Tekiela • April 29, 2024

Stan Tekiela captures the intricate courtship displays of sharp-tailed grouse, highlighting their survival and mating rituals.

Dawn journey to photograph prairie chickens

Stan Tekiela • April 15, 2024

Stan Tekiela ventures into the chilly pre-dawn to document the dwindling prairie chicken population in their natural habitat.

Safe haven

Lea Jacobson • April 8, 2024

Sharing their lightning strike experience, an Eden Prairie couple emphasizes the importance of home protection and preparedness during Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Writers Rising Up seeks Earth Day essay contest submissions

EPLN Staff Reports • April 5, 2024

Submission deadline for the local organization's contest, named for essayist Paul Gruchow, is April 22.

Turkeys on the town

Jim Bayer • April 2, 2024

Eden Prairie grapples with an increasing wild turkey population, raising questions about safety, nuisance, and wildlife management.

Marsh rabbit makes a splash in Florida’s wetlands

Stan Tekiela • April 1, 2024

A marsh rabbit in southeast Florida captivates observers, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity and the species' unique adaptation to aquatic habitats.

More twists, turns for watershed district’s purchase of Spring Road property

Mark Weber • March 28, 2024

Amid legal challenges, the watershed district moves forward on a $5.775 million conservation purchase, securing new funding for critical environmental protection.

Crane spectacle takes flight over Platte River

Stan Tekiela • March 18, 2024

Witnessing the annual migration of Sandhill Cranes over Nebraska's Platte River offers an unforgettable spectacle of nature's rhythm and beauty.

Unraveling the effects of non-native wildlife

Stan Tekiela • March 5, 2024

Stan Tekiela delves into the complexities of non-native species, exploring their ecological impact and the challenges they pose for conservation efforts.

The timeless wonder of the painted bunting amid nature’s flux

Stan Tekiela • February 19, 2024

An adult male painted bunting, captured in southern Florida, displays its distinctive vibrant plumage, characteristic of the species. Photo by Stan Tekiela If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand...