Outdoors

Fireflies will illuminate night sky at Arboretum event

Lynette Kalsnes • June 12, 2025

Firefly Viewing Nights return to the Arboretum with evening hikes, expert talks, and a rare chance to see lightning bugs.

In search of the vanishing whip-poor-will

Stan Tekiela • June 9, 2025

Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela searches for the elusive Eastern whip-poor-will, a well-camouflaged bird in steep decline.

Western grebes wow with water ballet

Stan Tekiela • June 3, 2025

Western grebes dazzle during photo tour with rare, rushing courtship dance – a thrilling display on open water.

MN DNR seeks input on long-range muskie plan

EPLN Staff Reports • May 24, 2025

Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie is one of the lakes the DNR regularly stocks with tiger muskie. The public may give input at a May 28 webinar or through other means.

From blight to bloom: Overgrown lot to be transformed into pollinator garden

Renee Rushdy • May 22, 2025

Community input is being sought for an Eden Prairie lot that will be converted into a native pollinator garden.

May bike party undeterred by wind and cold

John Jarvis • May 20, 2025

Bicyclists decorated their bikes and helmets, practiced with bus racks, got safety advice and received trail maps even when the event moved indoors.

Learning beyond walls: Forest Hills students thrive in outdoor spaces

Juliana Allen • May 13, 2025

Forest Hills Elementary expands outdoor learning with trails, gardens, and nature programs that connect students to the natural world.

Chasing warblers across Arizona’s ridgelines

Stan Tekiela • May 13, 2025

Naturalist Stan Tekiela explores Arizona’s mountain forests in search of rare, high-elevation warblers found only in the Southwest.

Catch gorgeous spring blooms at the Arboretum while they last

Lynette Kalsnes • May 10, 2025

Spring blooms converge at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where tulips, crabapples, and lilacs create a rare and fleeting floral display.

Perfect day draws throngs to Eden Prairie’s Arbor Day celebration

Steve Silverman • April 29, 2025

Tree climbing, tree walks, giveaways, art projects and more drew attendees to Staring Lake Park for Saturday's celebration of trees.

Grouse put on a show for spring

Stan Tekiela • April 28, 2025

Naturalist Stan Tekiela chronicles a nine-day journey through the Upper Midwest, documenting the dramatic spring courtship rituals of grouse species.

Arboretum project creates new entrance, landscapes, Betty’s Apple House

Lynette Kalsnes • April 21, 2025

The Minnesota Landcape Arboretum begins a multi-phase entrance project to improve safety, access, and highlight the natural beauty of its 1,200 acres.