Spring 2015 | A Magazine about YOUR Arboretum Featured in this issue... Northland Arboretum PRESERVATION • RECREATION • EDUCATION • RESEARCH Our People... Board of Directors Bill Goers, President -Cygneture Title Michelle Francis, Atty., Vice-President -Raboin Law Firm, LTD Rebecca Stadem, Secretary -CWC Collaborative Service Team Don Anderson, Treasurer -Widseth, Smith & Nolting Becky Eckelman, Past President -Deerwood Bank Heather Baird -Minnesota DNR David Boran, MD -Essentia Health Andrea Goedderz -Initiative Foundation Linda Anderson -Retired – Stifel Nicolaus Robert Jones, MD -The Farm on St. Mathias Ardis Sandstrom -Retired – Brain Injury Association Phil Seibel -Brainerd Dispatch Ex-Officio Members James Wallin -City of Brainerd Northland Arboretum Staff Mary Corrigan -Executive Director Anita Patnoe -Bookkeeping Peg Serani -Administrative Doug Manthey -Grounds/Maintenance Our Vision... To be recognized and supported as the premier public environmental facility in the Brainerd Lakes Area, promoting preservation, recreation, education and environmental research. ArbLife is paid for by our advertisers. Please thank them. Copywrite Pending. 3 4 9 14 Look Inside... Executive Director’s Column.......................... 1 President’s Message........................................ 2 The Ruffled Grouse......................................... 3 The Aspens of Spring...................................... 4 Arbor Day Fundraiser...................................... 8 Sacred Wolf....................................................... 9 Young Explorers Corner.................................. 9 Don’t Feel Vain About Treating Painful Veins.................................. 10 Your Arb Needs: For Arboretum Grounds: • Bobcat • Cab for 2305 John Deere Tractor (help keep the snow off of Doug as he keeps our parking lot & walkways clean) • Chain Saws • Clean Fill for the spring • Front End Loader Tractor • Funds to help us get a wood chipper • Gas Powered Log Splitter • Large pond aeration pump • Pickup Truck • Propane Fill-up for our maintenance garage • Rain Sensor for Sprinkler System • Self-Propelled Zero Turn Lawnmower • Split Rail Fence • TOOLS! When you are cleaning out your garage or house, PLEASE think of us! We can use tools of any kind – from hammers and planers to welders and table saws – just to name a few. The Arboretum has an ongoing wish list at the front desk – stop by or call to see what is on it. Maybe you have something that you think the Arb can use? Call us! What is Your Legacy?..................................... 11 Daylily Test Garden........................................ 12 Sour Grapes Trail Run................................... 13 Insect Pollinators Need Our Help................ 14 Northland Arb Supporters............................ 15 Thank You....................................................... 16 Focal Point...................................................... 17 Upcoming Events.......................................... 17 For Arboretum Visitor Center • 8 and/or 6 Foot Folding Tables • Booster Seats/Chairs • Copier Paper • Envelopes • Paper Towels • Postage Stamps • Stackable Chairs • Volunteers – call to see what we need help with as it changes season to season Miscellaneous Items – things that might be in your“junk drawer”, sitting in the basement or garage, or sitting on a shelf collecting dust Any new/gently used items that would make great silent auction items • Buttons – loose ones or ones from old clothes you will be trashing • Sea Shells • Old Unneeded Keys of any kind • Old and/or broken Jewelry & beads • Old Cross country skis • Old water skis • Old downhill skis • Old ski poles Contact the Arb 218-829-8770 for more details on any of the above items OR if you have something you would like to donate to the Arboretum. On the Cover... Anemone acutiloba (sharp-lobed hepatica) is a native Minnesota flower that blooms March through May in shady wooded areas. These little beautities can be found by the wild flower trail at Northland Arboretum. Photo by Peg Serani Executive Director’s Column Mary Corrigan, Northland Arboretum Executive Director Now that 2015 is well underway, there are some exciting things planned for this year at the Arboretum. The Arboretum partnered with Camp Confidence for a new event this year, the “3way10k” on Gull Lake in Brainerd held on Saturday March 7th. It was a 10K race that you could either snowshoe/walk, cross country ski or fat tire bike. It started at Ernie’s on Gull and finished at Zorbaz. It was a fun family experience for all who participated. All proceeds support educational programs for the Arboretum and Camp Confidence. Watch for this event again next year. Other events coming up, Family Education Day on Saturday March 28th. Staff from the International Wolf Center in Ely will be here to talk to you and your entire family about wolves and how they are an important member of our ecosystem. Learn about the physical and social adaptations that wolves need to live and survive in their environment, the role wolves play in our environment and more. The Annual Arbor Day Fine Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Friday April 24th at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy fine wine and craft beer samplings paired with different foods and desserts. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and a commemorative glass to take home. Mark your calendars to come join the fun and let’s celebrate Arbor Day together. In 2014, our staff and board of directors set a goal to grow our membership to 2014. I’m pleased to announce that we currently have 2047 members to date and achieved our goal. There has never been a better time to be a member of the Northland Arboretum. We joined the American Horticulture Society, Reciprocal Admissions Program 218-828-8400 Hwy 371 N Baxter, MN blackbearlodgemn.com Locally Owned & Operated Fresh, House Made Soups Salads, Sandwiches & Burgers Hand Cut Steaks, Walleye, Ribs Prime Rib 7 nights a week! (RAP). As a member it allows you to enjoy a network of 300 horticultural organizations and Arboretums worldwide. As part of the RAP program your benefits include; free admission and parking, and/or discounts on Educational Programs and Special Events. This includes the Landscape Arboretum located in Chanhassen, Minnesota. You can find locations to visit on-line at www.ahs.org and look under the gardens category. The Arboretum wants to assure all families can enjoy the Arboretum and what it has to offer even if they are on a limited income. We are starting an “Opportunity Fund Program” where members can make a contribution for families that are unable to pay the full membership fee. If you are interested in supporting this program, you can make a donation when paying your membership dues. We are expanding our Educational Classes this Spring for adults and children. Some of the new classes include Designing Miniature Gardens, Straw Bale Gardens, Life Cycles of Plants, Trees for Minnesota and Geocaching. We also plan on having a class this summer on how to grow and maintain a vegetable garden for children and then each child will have a plot to grow their own vegetables. Check our website for class schedules or call Peg at 218-829-8770. We are always looking at expanding our curriculum, so please provide us with any ideas you may have. Take Care, Mary Corrigan, Executive Director Alexandria, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Little Falls, Pequot Lakes, Staples, Twin Valley, and Detroit Lakes (opening the summer of 2015.) Serving Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch Catering Available Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 1 President’s Message Bill Goers, BOD President February 2015 I think most of us have encountered some event in life where we have suddenly noticed something that was always there, but we hadn't really appreciated. A “hidden beauty” that we just became aware of. At the ARB, this might be a small flower that is just ready to bloom with early morning dew dripping off of its’ new petals. In everyday life, this may be a person that was showing unexpected kindness to a child or an elderly person. I recently encountered such a moment, while at a meeting at Baxter City Hall. It really represented a type of “hidden beauty” at the ARB, that I was aware of but hadn’t fully appreciated. The meeting I was attending dealt with planned improvements to Excelsior Road. In addition to improving the road surface, a key component of this upgrade is dealing with the high level of water run-off that exists in this area. Note that over the past 20 years, our increased population and community improvements have created a problem with water absorption into the natural soil. There are more roads and buildings and less open fields to deal with the water that falls during a heavy rain. The water that is no longer naturally absorbed into the soil becomes run off – and it has to go somewhere. It is not filtered the same way as when it is absorbed. The ARB has played a key part in dealing with this excess water for many years. The ponds you see at the entrance to the ARB, as well as those that are contained within the ARB, are part of a system designed to help with this. They remove many sediments and pollutants before this water run-off flows to the Mississippi River. These ponds are designed and maintained to maximize their benefits in this function. Controlling the water flow through this system is important to helping it function correctly. At the meeting I attended, it was interesting to see an important partnership in action – with the design consultant, the city and the ARB. The city has provided the guidelines for what needs to be accomplished. The designer has called for replacement of the crumbling pipes, as well as adding an additional pond. The ARB is the active recipient of much of the added run-off. The result is a system that helps clean up our environment. Some of this happens behind the scenes and you will not always see if you come out here for a walk on a quiet evening. However, it represents some of the hidden beauty that we don't always notice. Thanks to the staff and many volunteers who work so hard to make all of this possible. Thanks to the many members that support the ARB with your membership dues. It is because of you that this beauty exists and is available to our community. It is because of the partnership that exists that all of this is done for the benefit of the community. You can be proud of the key role you play in creating and improving this treasure. Shoreline Restoration Specializing in: • LASIK • Cataracts • Corneal Transplants • Retina • Eye Diseases & Injuries • Eye Exams www.greatrivereyeclinic.com • Coir Logs • Slope Keeper - Granular Mulch • Coconut Blankets • Verdyol - Biotic Earth™ Black • Erosion Control Blankets • Alternatives to Rip Rap Stacy Sjoberg, M.D., Ph.D. Ina Drown, M.D. Richard West, O.D. One Third Ave NE Crosby, MN 56441 800-952-3766 · 218-546-5108 Mary Zeise, O.D. Cassie Mairs, O.D. Julie Blenker, O.D. 7636 Design Road Baxter, MN 56425 866-645-2745 · 218-825-1976 EXPERIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. RESULTS. 2 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum Brainerd 3855 Independence Road Baxter, MN 56425 218-829-1929 www.BrockWhite.com The Ruffed Grouse | By Judd Brink, MN Backyard Birds/MN Master Naturalist as if an old tractor was starting. A drumming grouse can be heard as far as .5 miles away. Grouse drum throughout the year but spring is the peak month. During the Northland Arboretum annual big bird count day held in May drumming grouse are often heard and sometimes observed. The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) is a common bird, but seldom seen at the Northland Arboretum. It is one of the most widely distributed game birds in North America. One sure sign of grouse being present or near-by is the drumming sound done by male grouse to attract females and defend its territory, usually in the spring. This chunky ground bird is about 20 inches tall with a 22 inch wingspan and weighs up to 2 pounds. The general appearance for Ruffed Grouse is overall brown with a scaled chest with brown bars and bands especially on tail. They are well camouflaged and can easily disappear as they sit still or slowly walk away into the brown landscape of leaf litter or heavy brush. Most grouse that are observed along the trails are accidental as one “flushes” out just ahead of you or simply crosses your path. Separating male and female grouse can be challenging in the field. However a close look at the bird’s tail can reveal the clues to identify the sex of the bird. On average adult male birds have longer tail feathers when measured along with 2-3 white spots compared to adult female with a single white tail spot or none. Some of the literature also mentions that body size favors male birds but that can be subjective to geographic range. The habitat that is closely associated with grouse is our Aspen/Birch forest found in central and northern portions of the state. They also occur in areas of mature hardwoods and dense coniferous forest such as spruce. Younger stands of these tree types usually occur naturally after fire or windstorm or done by commercial logging or habitat management practices. This early successional habitat also benefits many other species of birds and wildlife like the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) and Moose (Alces alces). The “skydance” performed by male Woodcocks can be observed early evenings during March/April at dusk at the arboretum in clearings along wooded edges. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) offers home owners a Land Stewardship Plan that can help you create and manage for grouse and other species of wildlife. Learn more about the qualifications and stewardship at http:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/foreststewardship/ index.html. The Ruffed Grouse gets its name from the “ruffs” or feathers on the sides of the neck either chocolate or brown and most prominent on male birds. Two distinct color morphs exist - a gray phase found in the Midwest including Minnesota and a red phase generally found more south and west. Each spring a male grouse will select a drumming log within its territory where it will drum to attract females and defend the territory. The acRuffed Grouse spend much of their time tual drumming is a rapid beating of the foraging at the ground level for seeds, wings producing the sound that we hear fruits, insects and vegetation. During the winter months when their food sources are hidden from snow/ice they take to the trees feeding on tree seeds (catkins) of birch and aspen buds. Look for grouse feeding in these trees early in the morning or at dusk along roadsides in suitable habitat. They tend to form small groups of 2-5 birds during the winter season and can be seen feeding together. Average or above average snowfall usually benefits grouse as it provides protection from predators and shelter from severe weather. Grouse are able to burrow or tunnel themselves into deep snow or drifts during the winter season. This survival skill is great for the grouse but can be a terrifying experience for the individual who has a grouse “bust” out of the snow just under your feet; it happened to me during a winter owl survey. For many years biologists have studied the so called 10 year grouse cycle of predator and prey. Grouse have many predators but the one that is often associated with this cycle is Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis). Other factors include weather, habitat and food availability that contribute to the cycles of the population. How will climate change affect the grouse cycle in the near future? Climate models do indicate a slight shift of their habitat moving northward. Watch for feeding grouse at dawn or dusk in the trees this winter and listen for drumming males this spring. Happy Birding! Judd Brink is the owner of MN Backyard Birds and offers birdscaping using bird feeding stations to increase the number and variety of colorful songbirds for your enjoyment. I install and maintain bird feeding stations for commercial and residential customers in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I also lead bird guided walks/ tours for the Northland Arboretum and for the Brainerd area. Judd Brink can be contacted at (218) 838-4784 or at jb@mnbackyardbirds. com. Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 3 A Walk Among the Trees of the Northland Arboretum The Aspens of Spring Trembling or Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides), Big Tooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata), the Plains Cottonwood (Populus deltoides Marsh. var.occidentalis Rydb.; P, sargentii Dode) and Balsam Poplar(Populus balsamifera) | By Gary A. Carson | Natural Resources Instructor - Retired In this issue, we will explore the four native Aspen species we have at the Northland Arboretum and around our Brainerd area, along with a mention of two non-native species that we can find here as well. The Native species of Aspen, or Poplar trees as many call them, are our Trembling or Quaking Aspen, Bigtooth Aspen, Eastern Cotton wood and Balsam Poplar. These are some of the trees that make our spring, summer and fall beautiful; fuel our Minnesota Economy and bring back childhood memories. The Aspens belong to the Willow family (Salicacea) in the genus Populus, which contain about 40 species of aspen with eight native to North America and four native to Minnesota. (1,2) Trembling or Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is one of our more widely distributed trees in North America, is a common tree in the Brainerd area and is found in our Northland Arboretum. Along with Big tooth Aspen, these are the trees most harvested for pulp which is used to make paper for books, newspapers and magazines and are also used in the production of oriented strand board for the construction industry. (2) About 56% of Minnesota’s estimated wood use comes from its pulp and paper industry and 16% from its oriented strand board manufacturing, and with Aspen making up the largest portion of our forest types about 29%( 3) , it helps to make our Forest products industry a cornerstone of Minnesota’s economy and the 4th largest manufacturing sector in Minnesota. (4) Top to Bottom: Trembling Aspen trees in fall Trembling Aspen bark Trembling Aspen leaves Trembling Aspen twig and bud Female Catkins of the Trembling Aspen Male Catkins of the Trembling Aspen Trembling Aspen is found on a variety of soils, but mostly on dry to moist uplands in sandy to sandy loams.(1) It grows mostly in pure, even aged stands especially when young, but can be found with other species as it ages such as white spruce, black spruce, balsam fir, white birch, and balsam poplar.(2) It is a species that is shade intolerant, requiring full sunlight to grow, and is therefore harvested in a clear cut fashion to accommodate for this feature. It then regenerates from its shallow, but wide spreading root system establishing several thousands (10,000 – 14,000 or more) of stems 4 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum per acre.(5) Over the course of maturity the aspens compete for light, moisture, nutrients and space so that at maturity there will be about 100 -200 trees per acre. It can reach heights of 100 feet or more tall and 25+ inches in diameter and can live about 100 years or more on the best sites, but can reach maximum age of 200 years as reported by (Heinselman 1973).(1) In the Brainerd area it lives about 40-50+ years before becoming mature and infected with disease. It reaches heights of about 80 feet and diameters of 1215 inches, and is harvested as it matures. The bark is smooth at first and is a creamy green, later breaking into ridges and turning more of grey color, but maintaining its color and smoothness in the upper branches. (See Pictures to the left). The leaves are broadly oval with a rounded base as seen in the picture on the left with a finely serrated margin. They are a darker green on the upper surface and paler on the lower surface. The petiole or stem of the leaf is flattened near the base of the leaf and perpendicular to it, causing it flutter in even a slight breeze.(1) The buds are pointed, dark brown in color, very shiny, slightly resinous with a small curve to a pointed tip. Along the stem they are appressed lying close to the twig. As seen in the picture to the left. The larger bud is probably a mixed bud with both leaves and flowers within it. All Aspen trees are either male or female which is referred to as dioecious or producing pollen in the male trees and seed in the female trees. The fruits of the all of the Aspens mature into long catkins that produce the cottony seed we associate with the Eastern or Prairie Cottonwood which gives us the cottony material that collects on our window screen windows in the spring. Bigtooth Aspen(Populus grandidentata) is another common tree in our area and is found growing in small pure stands, or found mixed with trembling aspen, other hardwoods as oak, maple, white birch, Eastern white pine, balsam fir, white spruce willows and alders.(1,2) Bigtooth Aspen is found in on a variety of soils but grow best on moist fertile soils. They grow similar to trembling aspen in which they develop a shallow wide spreading root system, which when cut produces thousands of succors or stems per acre. They also develop from seeds as do the trembling aspen from the catkin like flowers and fruits. However, it is maintained by cutting or other natural disturbances, such as fire or windstorms. If left without this process, other more shade tolerant trees develop underneath the aspen stands and eventfully take over. Bigtooth Aspen trees can reach heights of 90 or more feet and diameters of 20 or more inches in diameter.(2)The bark is similar to that of trembling aspen with the smooth creamygreen color to the bark when it is young, later developing ridges at the base that are a darker grey in color, but maintaining the creamygreen color and smoothness in the upper branches. The leaves are similar in shape to the trembling aspen except being just a little larger, and having large teeth along the marines of the leaf. The leaves are dark green on the upper surface with fine soft white hairs on the underside when young, but then losing those as the age. The leaves are broadly oval 2.5 to 4 inches in length with a flattened petiole at the base of the leaf similar to the trembling aspen. (1,2) (See pictures to the right). The buds of the Bigtooth Aspen are shorter and more rounded (ovoid) with a glaucous waxy material on the buds, were the Trembling Aspen buds are more tapered, dark brown and shiny. The flowers are in unisexual catkins similar to those of the trembling aspen.(1) The Plains Cottonwood (Populus deltoides Marsh var. occidentalis) is another of our Aspens. However, it is differentiated by Welby Smith in his book, Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota, from Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides subsp. Deltoids). However, it appears that both subspecies are clinal (intergrading in their structural differences that change slightly over their environmental and geographic range); with the Eastern Cottonwood coming no closer to Minnesota than central Illinois (Echwalder 1977).(1) The Plains Cottonwood is a tree found along streams, rivers, ponds and other wetland areas in Minnesota. According to Welby Smith is probably the most massive tree species in Minnesota reaching heights of 120 feet and diameters of 5 feet, and according to Cooper and Van Haverbeke 1990 is said to be the fastest growing tree in North America.(1) It can live to be about 200 years, but by 100 years of age it usually has much damage and decay. Branches are brittle and easily broken by wind and Ice. It is a pioneer species, an early successional stage growing tree, as are all of the aspen trees and is intolerant to shade at any stage. As it is found in the flood plains of rivers and streams, it can tolerate much flooding in the spring of the year. It is found in pure stands, but also is found mixed with Silver Maple, Boxelder and Peach Leaved Willow. It can be found on dry upland sites as well, but is susceptible to drought. This species, unlike Trembling and Bigtooth Aspens does not succor when harvested and only develops from seed with a single tree producing up to 48 million seeds (Cooper and Van Haverbeke 1990).(1) The main stem can be massive as described above, but still has the creamy-green color to the bark which later develops into gray or brown angular ridges with deep furrows as it gets older. The leaves are simple and alternate as in the other aspens, but the leaf blade forms a triangulated pattern (deltoid) with somewhat of a flat base, a crenate or small toothed margin, and a pointed drawn out tip. The buds are yellowish brown, shiny and resinous with the terminal bud being long and slender (1 inch or more) with lateral buds being some what smaller.(1,2) Balsam Poplar is the fourth aspen tree native to Minnesota and is found in the Northern two thirds of the state. It is especially prominent in the aspen parkland transition hardwood forest in the Northwestern part of Minnesota where it is one of the principal tree species along the prairie forest border. It prefers most sites along wetlands, rivers and streams where it is found in pure, but also in mixed stands of alders, willows, balsam fir, black spruce, white spruce, white birch and other boreal species. It is a moderately tall tree of a slender nature about 80 feet tall that can grow to about 25 inches in diameter, with an ages from 75 -100 years, but occasionally living up to 200 years.(1,2) Continued on page 6 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 5 Top to Bottom: Bigtooth Aspen stem and bark Bigtooth Aspen leaves Bigtooth Aspen buds Female Bigtooth Aspen catkin Male Bigtooth Aspen catkin Plains Cottonwood Tree Plains Cotonwood leaf Continued from page 5 It is an early successional species (pioneer) in the landscape, occurring in fire prone habitat. Fire kills standing trees, but stimulates succoring or sprouting from the shallow root systems as in other aspens. If left to develop without fire, other more shade tolerant trees would eventually take over and replace this poplar. In the absence of fire and windstorms which are the natural mechanisms for maintaining Balsam Poplar, clear cutting is a way that this species can be maintained.(1,2) Its bark is a greenish brown and smooth when young, but then develops flat-topped ridges with narrow furrows with age, eventually becoming more of gray brown.(1,2) Leaves are simple and alternate about 2.5 inches to 4 inches long, and ovate to lanceolate (lance like) in shape. It is smooth in texture, the upper surface a dark green while the lower surface is light green with copper colored stains. The margins are crenate (small rounded teeth) along the edges, with a rounded base. The petiole or stem is rounded with a small narrow channel on the upper surface.(1,2) The twigs are reddish-brownish in color at first then becoming dark orange, then gray with age. The buds are round with the terminal bud being larger than the lateral buds. The buds are somewhat resinous with a strong aromatic odor (often called the balm of Gilead) when crushed.(1,2) The fruit is formed in male and female trees, in catkins, from about an inch to 8 inches long with the female catkins being the larger. Two other Aspen species found in the Brainerd Area, but not as I know found in the arboretum, are European White Poplar or Silver Poplar (Populus alba) and Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra). Both are non-native to the United States coming from Europe probably in the 1700’s and 1800’s primarily as ornamental trees. Top to Bottom: Plains Cottonwood buds Plains Cottonwood female catkins Plains Cottonwood male catkins Balsam Poplar tree Balsm Poplar bark Balsam Poplar leaves wtih copper colored stains European White Poplar is found over at Lum Park on the East side of Brainerd near the Parks building. It is a beautiful tree often found near water and having when young, maple like, leaves with heavy white wooly hairs on the undersides of the leaves with a dark green color to the upper surface.(2) The buds are also often covered with the thick white hairs. Lombardy Poplar is another non-native as6 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum pen found in the Brainerd area and often used ornamentally for boarders between property and natural screenings along roadways. It is a slender and very short lived species (20 to 30 years). It is easy to identify, though, with its upright branches and ovate to triangular shaped leaves.(2) Our Aspen trees are beautiful in their own right, helping us to find delight in our homes and families; and for me, they have brought back good memories during times of stress. When I was young and in the military many years ago and far from home, lying in my bunk, I would think of the rustling leaves of the cottonwood tree outside my bedroom window as a boy, and fall asleep thinking of home. I still think of that tree today and those times long ago when the cottonwood leaves would rustle in the summer breeze helping me find peace to heal my soul. Even yet, in my mind today, I can hear the rustle of those leaves and feel the wonder and goodness of those times so distant in my past. Sincerely yours - in the Harmony, Health, Happiness, and Beauty that our trees bring, Gary A. Carson, Natural Resource Instructor – Retired Sources and References 1. Smith W. R. 2008. Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota: Pgs. 342 -351 2. Farrar J. L. 1995. Trees of the Northern United States and Canada: Pgs. 346 and 347* http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/um/forestresourcesreport_13.pdf Pgs. 16,21 3. http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ Deckard-2010-MN-forest-economy-fact-sheet.pdf 4. North Central Forest Experiment Station, U.S. Forest Service, 1970. Manager’s Handbook for Aspen in the North Central States. Pgs. 5 and 10 Identification Photos: Tree, Bark, Leaf, Twig, Buds and Catkins photos: Trembling Aspen: 1.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+tree+picture&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=FB3889220AC393A12F590BCFB0CB594C47C1A06F&selectedIndex=1 (Trembling Aspen Tee) 2.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+tree+picture&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=E89D6AD4BBFD21A84781B4FEFD310DD9864964C6&selectedIndex=0 (Bark) 3.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+leaves&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=trembling+aspen+le aves&sc=0-28&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=24295A157EFCA6F0DC389768AF0A3D038A129406&selectedIndex=4 (Leaf) 4.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+twigs+and+buds&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=tremblin g+aspen+twigs+and+buds&sc=0-17&sp=- (Twig and Buds) 5.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+male+and+female+catkins&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=1068548B2179D27C4891B6473195C292F2880523&selectedIndex=2 (Female Catkin) 6.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trembling+aspen+male+and+female+catkins&FORM=HDRSC2&id=1068548B2179D27C4891B6473195C292F2880523&selectedIndex=0#view=detail&id=CE6B6733A85B0234917C4651C84E25697337197B&selectedIndex=126 (Male Catkin) Bigtooth Aspen: 1. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Bigtooth+Aspen+tree&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=bigtooth+aspen+tree&sc=8-19&sp=-1&sk=#v iew=detail&id=071B04E5649EA2A74C82D4E5109DBE75159C651B&selectedIndex=45 (Bigtooth Aspen tree and bark) 2. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Bigtooth+Aspen+twigs+and+buds&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=bigto oth+aspen+twigs+and+buds&sc=0-17&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=BFC5F0194D5CE9A2FAFABF917609ECAF0FB58459&selectedIndex=1 (Bigtooth Aspen Leaves) 3. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Bigtooth+Aspen+twigs+and+buds&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=bigto oth+aspen+twigs+and+buds&sc=0-17&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=BFC5F0194D5CE9A2FAFABF917609ECAF0FB58459&selectedIndex=1 (Bigtooth AspenTwigs and Buds) 4. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Large+Tooth+Aspen&FORM=IRBPRS&=0#view=detail&id=02B5D26193D8FEF7427FFD07BF2C1ADCAA0472A9&selectedIndex=3 (Bigtooth Aspen Female Catikin) 5. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bigtooth+aspen+male+catkins&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=bigtooth+aspen+male+catkins&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=7D0C613BE8B31F5BC6FB8C01C6258E4BEE147DD6&selectedIndex=0 (Bigtooth Aspen male Catkin) lectedIndex=43 (Balsam Poplar Leaves) 4.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar+twigs+and+buds&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=balsam+poplar+ twigs+and+buds&sc=0-15&sp=-1&sk=&id=0858E0A135320B4F4004E64D7AC2CDE9C76922FA&selectedIndex=0#view=detail&id=613E710275F2F3E481FCE922598AE67620814544&selectedIndex=10 (Balsam Poplar Twigs and Buds) 5.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar+tree+catkins&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=balsam+poplar+tree+catkins&sc=0-22&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=052F686E3ED002318B840650FA27469446AA8DE6&selectedIndex=23 (Balsm Poplar Female Catkin) 6.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar+male+and+female+catkins&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=balsam+poplar+male+and+female+catkins&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=B55126DEF115167778F56AB60EFCB68E2F7BCC3E&selectedIndex=0 (Balsam Poplar Male Catkin) Plains Cottonwood: 1. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Plains+Cottonwood+Minnesota&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=plains+cottonwood+minnesota&sc=0-18&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=86EB788D810D0E429E82D5636B6166F5EFE429EB&selectedIndex=0 (Plains Cottonwood Tree in Minnesota) 2. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Plains+Cottonwood+Scientific+Name&FORM=IRBPRS&=0&=1#view=detail&id=12C127D3FB36A1A15C749E4E1B5C039497AEC3A1&selectedIndex=1 (Plains Cottonwood Leaf) White Poplar: 1. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Silver+Poplar+trees&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=silver+poplar+trees&sc=7-19&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=C1F39BE51B75C43F47CB0D9D09C1DCCEC7926B5D&selectedIndex=14 (European White Poplar Tree) 2. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Silver+Poplar+leaves&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=silver+poplar+leaves&sc=0-19&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=D1C05DDC724C10EBB53B62623580623747DE60F0&selectedIndex=16 (European White Poplar Leaves, buds and twigs) 3. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=plains+cottonwood+twigs+and+buds&qs=n&form=QBIRMH&pq=plains+cottonwood+twigs+and+buds&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=#vi ew=detail&id=F83781E8515669DEBDCBF1E03989E4DFDB9DF046&selectedIndex=130 (Plains Cottonwood Twig and Bud) 4. http://www.atoztheusa.com/state_images/Nature/WY/SWY-tree3.jpg (Plains Cottonwood female Catkin) 5. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Cottonwood+Catkins+in+the+Wind&FORM=IRBPRS&=0&=1#view=detail&id=03084DFB964017DF0E9696CD0A3708B31B703F19&selectedIndex=1 Lombardy Poplar: 1. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lombardy+poplar&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=lombardy+poplar&sc=8-15&sp=1&sk=#view=detail&id=EA9B6440A329051BE6B78225A006F376411F245A&selectedIndex=47 (Lombardy Tree) 2. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lombardy+poplar+Leaves&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=lombardy+poplar+leaves&sc=1-22&sp=- (Lombardy Leaves) (Plains Cottonwood Male Catkin) Balsam Poplar: 1.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=B310780B8D435486D39F219A AD13E2B1F8411FCF&selectedIndex=13 (Balsom Poplar Tree) 2. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar+bark&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=balsam+poplar+bark&sc=1-18&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=D43CA974DE9D2BBC7DE2D52B9832BFC584181706&selectedIndex=32 (Balsam Poplar Bark) 3.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Balsam+Poplar+leaves&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=balsam+poplar+leaves&sc=1-20&sp=-1&sk=#vi ew=detail&id=81269740F39E3A9B11AD0F3A37CD28605E43E356&se- Top to Bottom: Balsam Poplar male catkins Balsam Poplar female catkins European White Poplar European White Poplar leaves Lombardy Poplar trees Lombardy Poplar leaves Proudly introduces its Reception Room. The Reception Room is now open and ready for: • Available for luncheons, visitations, or funeral services • Seats up to 150 • Select from a variety of caterers • Available for family functions such as birthdays & anniversaries would like to remind you that preplanned or prearranged services are transferable according to MN Law. This can be done at no expense, if you would like to transfer your prearrangement plans or if you have questions about preplanning, please contact us at 218-828-5051 or 1-800-824-5051. Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 7 Tickets available at Northland Arboretum 218-829-8770 or online at www.northlandarb.org 14250 Conservation Drive, Brainerd, MN Enjoy Fine Wine and Craft Beer sampling paired with different foods at our Northland Arboretum Arbor Day fundraiser. Attendees will also enjoy: Arbor Day is a national holiday that is celebrated the last Friday in April. It is a chance to take stock of the trees in your yard, neighborhood and communities by maintaining those that are already there, and planting new trees. The United States declared Arbor Day a national holiday to celebrate the importance of trees in our communities. • Commemorative Wine Glass or Beer Glass to take home • Seedling Tree to take home • Silent Auction • Door Prizes • And more... All Proceeds Benefit Northland Arboretum Northland Come join the fun and let’s celebrate Arbor Day together! Arboretum LIQUOR PRESERVATION • RECREATION • EDUCATION • RESEARCH B. Johnson & Assoc., Ltd. 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Personal & Business Financial Planning LEAVES/GRASS/BRUSH - FREE RESIDENTIAL ONLY TAX SERVICES: Personal, Business, Estates & Gift Tax Returns RECYCLING - FREE USED OIL - FREE USED OIL FILTER - FREE Bruce Johnson, CPA • Chris Ford, CPA Jacen Gondringer, CPA • Tad Johnson, CPA • Tom Teasck, CPA 218-829-3501 Business Hwy 371 S 11610 Andrew St. Brainerd, MN 56401 218-963-3424 www.brainerdsCPAs.com 8 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum Nisswa Office Kurilla Building #2 Nisswa, MN ANTI-FREEZE - FREE $3.50 PER TRUCK TIRE $10.00 PER RIMMED TRUCK TIRE CALL FOR COST DISPOSAL OF LARGER TIRES $5.00 PER ELECTRONICS RESIDENTIAL ONLY DEMOLITION (CLEAN FILL) - $4.00 CY MATTRESS (LANDFILL) - $11.70 WHITE GOODS - $5.00 EACH BOX SPRING (LANDFILL) - $11.70 TIRES - $1.00 PER CAR TIRE MATTRESS (RECYCLED) - $6.00 $3.50 PER RIMMED CAR TIRE BOX SPRING (RECYCLED) - $6.00 BUSINESS HAZARDOUS WASTE IS NOT ACCEPTED Young Explorer’s Corner | By Elissa Hartwig Sacred Wolf | MN Master Naturelissm’s by Elissa Hartwig Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:-Fourleggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. ~Native American Elder In Native American culture the wolf is revered and respected as a brother. They see the wolf as a partner in keeping mother earth a sustainable home. In the Creation story of the Anishinabe (Chippewa) American Indians man and wolf walked the Earth and named all living beings and then parted ways to live separately but in peace as brothers. wolves were intensively trapped and shot leading to eradication from all of the lower 48 states except in Minnesota where a sustainable but once threatened population still exists today. Gray wolves in Minnesota are considered part of the contiguous group the Great Lakes wolf population, ranging in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. The gray wolf or canis lupus, also called the timber wolf is considered a pure wolf. Gray wolves once roamed the United States from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico and are known to keep wilderness habitat healthy for the forest ecosystem. The wolf is the foundation species because they cull out weakened prey species and maintain the deer and elk populations long due to the presence of wolves. This "ecology of fear" improves the health of the water systems in the forests and meadows. In 1974 Minnesota's wolves were listed as threaten and put on the ESA to enhance the Minnesota wolf population. Michigan and Wisconsin wolves were considered endangered and the Minnesota wolves are credited with providing the genetic diversity that brought back those populations, though at much lower numbers. Wolves were removed from the endangered species list in the Great Lakes region in January 2012. A federal judge’s decision to immediately reinstate Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan placed the animals under protection of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took Effective Dec. 19, 2014. That means wolves now are federally classified as threatened in Minnesota and endangered elsewhere in the Great Lakes region. Studies in Yellowstone National Park have demonstrated just how valuable a healthy wolf population is to having young trees to grow to middle age. Wolves were absent from Yellowstone National Park since 1927 when the last wolf was killed by bounty hunting. After wolves were re-introduced in 1995 the Yellowstone River was brought back to a healthier state. The river bank has less erosion and supports more wildlife. More vegetation supports more beaver that have now damned up more streams and parts of the river. This results in cooler river temperatures and healthier fish. The increased vegetation also provides for a healthier bird and small animal habitat. The International Wolf Center, located in Ely, Minnesota, is surrounded by the Superior National Forest and home to the largest remaining wolf population in the lower 48 states. The International Wolf Center supports the survival of wolf populations by teaching us about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. Visit their website at http://www.wolf.org for addiIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tional information. Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children. ~Ancient Indian Proverb There’s so much to know about wolves – where they live, how they communicate, what they eat. The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota does a great job teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. If you visit their website at http:// www.wolf.org/learn/wild-kids you’ll find a great web-based video game by the name of WolfQuest. WolfQuest is a game that simulates the wolf’s hunt for food, habitat and a mate. Play alone or with friends in on-line multiplayer missions. Learn about wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and encounter other wolves in your quest to find a mate. You can also chat with other players on the WolfQuest Forum to learn more about wolves in real life. WolfQuest was funded by the National Science Foundation and created by the Minnesota Zoo and eduweb. International Wolf Center personnel, including Dr. L. David Mech, wolf biologist for 50 years, advised on the wolf biology. Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 9 Don’t feel vain about treating painful veins | By Dr. Ross Bengtson, General Surgeon, Essentia Health St. Joseph’s - Brainerd Clinic & Vein Care Services Painful veins in your legs can be a symptom of serious health problems. Yet many people defer treatment, thinking that varicose veins are merely cosmetic, and they don’t want to appear vain. Others grow accustomed to the swelling and pain because their condition progresses slowly, creating a “new normal.” bulges on the leg’s surface. The disease can progress to include swelling, pain, clotting, ulceration and skin inflammation. Vein conditions are not solely a cosmetic problem. Swollen or discolored veins can be symptoms of other medical conditions that need to be treated to avoid serious complications. Risk factors for varicose veins include heredity, excessive body weight, prolonged standing or sitting, pregnancy, injury, hormonal changes and aging. Many of these risk factors are specific to women which is why nearly 40% of women and 20% of men have some form of varicose veins. If your legs are swollen, fatigue easily, or have unsightly or painful veins, you should talk with your primary care physician or a surgeon experienced in treating veins. Normal veins have paper-thin one-way valves that allow blood to flow up, out of the legs. The valves close when standing or sitting to prevent blood from flowing backwards. Venous diseases are caused by poorly functioning valves within veins which allow backwards flow. This inefficiency causes spider veins – red or blue web-like veins on the skin’s surface. Untreated, they can grow into varicose veins, which appear as The Essentia Health Brainerd Clinic offers comprehensive vein care from board-certified doctors and a nurse practitioner for women and men experiencing varicose and spider vein problems. The clinic will help these patients look and feel their best by utilizing the latest minimally invasive vein therapy techniques and technology. A thorough examination and proper diagnosis will result in a treatment plan tailored to you. Treatment doesn’t always require a medical procedure. For exCub_eighth 5:09 PM Page 1 by limiting the amount of ample, you 2/21/15 can reduce symptoms Feel confident and pain free again Feel at ease with our Vein Care Services team: n Ross Bengtson, MD n James Dehen, MD n Troy Duininck, MD n Christina Thell, RN, CNP Have you been hiding your legs because of varicose veins or spider veins? Do you suffer from leg pain that makes it difficult to sleep or stand? Vein Care Services at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s – Brainerd Clinic can help you look and feel your best by using the latest minimally invasive vein therapy techniques and technology. EssentiaHealth.org/VeinServices Call 218.828.2880 for an initial consultation and screening test. 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The surgeons also can remove diseased veins through tiny incisions. Most insurance companies will cover treatments for varicose veins that are medically necessary and in cases when conservative therapies like the use of “compression” stockings have failed. Initial consultations to determine if your symptoms are related to a vein problem are usually covered by insurance. Any treatment for cosmetic reasons is not covered by insurance but competitively priced. I’m proud to be part of a team of experienced surgeons who offer state-of-the-art treatments; and we’re here 24/7 for our patients. To schedule an appointment with a board-certified surgeon or nurse practitioner call 218.828.2880. What is your legacy? The Northland Arboretum Legacy is preserving this premier public environmental facility in the Brainerd Lakes Area for the promotion of preservation, recreation, education and environmental research. Ways you may wish to help the Northland Arboretum: Gifts of Cash; Gifts of Real Estate; Gifts of Stock; Life Time Gifts; Bequests; Life Income Gifts; Gifts of Life Insurance. Memorial envelopes can be made upon request. The Northland Arboretum can provide you with additional information on any gifts you may be considering. Thank you for your support throughout the year. Nelson-Doran_eighth 2/21/15 4:59 PM Page 1 Nelson-Doran FUNERAL HOME And Brainerd Lakes Cremation Society Serving The Lakes Area Since 1882 www.nelson-doran.com 218-829-4755 · 800-821-4755 202 NE 8th Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401 Engineering | Architecture | Surveying | Environmental Chances are, you’ve seen our work. 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Once Once Once the the the original original original pilot pilot pilot project project project pilot project between the University of Minnesota Extension arrived and – YES – the daylilies started poking out of the ended, ended, ended, other other other than than than a ameticulously ameticulously meticulously maintained maintained maintained ground ground ground cover cover cover garden garden garden taken taken taken care care care ofsaw ofby ofby by one one one ofofthe ofthe the Arboretum’s Arboretum’s garden garden garden Junior Master Gardener and 4-H programs. Northland Arborewarming ground. We more growth inArboretum’s the summer of 2013, tum let us use a plot of ground for planting gourds and annual a few more blossoms showed their colors, but the most importvolunteers, volunteers, volunteers, the the the rest rest rest ofofthe ofthe the “Secret “Secret “Secret Garden” Garden” Garden” area area area had had had been been been unattended unattended unattended for for for many many many seasons. seasons. seasons. Fast Fast Fast forward forward forward totothe tothe the flowers in the area that is referred to as the “Secret Garden” or ant season was yet to come. 2014 would be the third year for spring spring spring ofof 2012. of2012. 2012. I looked I Garden”. looked I looked atatthe at the the garden garden garden area area area that that was was was left left left untended untended untended and and and felt felt felt this this this would bebebe the the perfect perfect perfect new new new home home home for for for “The Girl Scout This group met atthat the Northland the daylily seedlings –would awould first year ofthe blossoms for many of the allallall these these these new new new daylilies daylilies daylilies and and and seedlings. seedlings. seedlings. After After After meeting meeting meeting with with with the the the staff staff staff atatNorthland atNorthland Northland Arboretum Arboretum Arboretum and and and discussing discussing discussing my my my plans plans plans 12 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum for for for a anew anew new daylily daylily daylily test test test garden, garden, garden, I was I was I was given given given the the the go-ahead go-ahead go-ahead totouse touse use a a“piece a“piece “piece ofofthe ofthe the pie” pie” pie” ininthis inthis this neglected neglected neglected garden garden garden area. area. area. 5 original seedlings that were planted in 2011 and a second for a few. This was the year that would show us what the daylilies had to offer as far as shapes and colors – it was like waiting for Santa to come! Buds soon started to emerge and one by one a new color and shape would open up and share they beauty with me. The Daylily Test Garden in Zone 3 was a success! Each day I would photograph the newly opened lilies and send the photos to the donor, Margaret Moore of St. Paul. After much discussion with other daylily breeders, Margaret believes that our garden may be the only Zone 3 test garden for daylilies. HELP NEEDED: With all the deer traffic that is at the Northland Arboretum, all the test daylilies are in danger daily of being grazed down. If anyone would like to donate a garden gate to deter the deer from munching on the blossoms, that would be so helpful. Talk to Peg at Northland Arboretum or call her at 218-829-8770. Saturday June 13, 2015 Starting at 7:30 AM At the Northland Arboretum 14250 Conservation Drive · Brainerd/Baxter, MN Events for the whole family and all fitness levels 1/2 Mile Kids Race (7 and under) 1 Mile Kids Race (12 and under) 10.55K Walk/Run Half Marathon Run The real work will begin in the growing season of 2015. In the spring, each plant will need to be divided and replanted as individuals, located on a grid and labeled for more accurate identification. Characteristics of height, numbers of scapes and buds, month of bloom and duration, blossom size and more will be noted and determination made as to the merits of further propagation. To register go to www.sourgrapesrun.com or pick up a registration form at the Arboretum Register by May 1 to get the early bird special price of $40 adults ($50 after May 1), $15 kids Anyone who loves daylilies is welcome to help with this project—just know that it has been years in the making! Anyone dedicated to pure scientific method should plan to visit, relax and simply enjoy. If you would like to be a part of this test garden please feel free to contact me at Margaret.Fuller@crowBrainerd Dental Care_eighth 2/21/15 1:37 PM Page 1 wing.us All proceeds go to the Northland Arboretum Come out and run for the Arb 218-829-8770 or [email protected] for more information MAKING G R E AT FIRST IMPRESSIONS JEFFREY D. HIEBERT, D.D.S. WWW.BRAINERDDENTALCARE.COM 218.829.0368 Midwest Family Eye.qxp_eighth 3/8/15 12:57 PM Page 1 www.cuyunamed.org 617 MAPLE STREET DOWNTOWN BRAINERD Professional Eye Examinations & Eyewear For The Entire Family Dr. Jackie McCall • Dr. Evan Kuhn 218-828-9545 · Eye Examinations · Eye Health Care · Contact Lenses · LASIK Evaluations · Eyewear Toll Free - 1-877-338-EYES (3937) Staples Location • 218-894-5480 • 866-894-5455 7870 Excelsior Road Baxter 121 4th Street NE Staples www.midwestfamilyeyecenter.com FAMILY DISCOUNTS Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum 13 Insect pollinators need our help! Eleanor Burkett – U of M Extension Over one third of the plants or plant products we eat every day depend on pollination to reproduce or produce the fruits and vegetables we enjoy. Apples, blueberries, raspberries, melon, pumpkin, strawberries and clover are a short list plants that can be grown in Central Minnesota that require pollination by honey bees, native bees, flies, moths, butterflies, wasps and other insects. According to the US Department of Agriculture, honey and native bees pollinate over more than $15 billion worth of crops in the USA annually. Also bats and birds serve as pollinators. It is in our own best interest to protect habitats for insect and animal pollinators. Pollinators of all kinds (insects, birds and bats) are in big trouble and their decline will affect us all. Loss of pollinators can be linked to habitat loss (landscapes void of plants and biological structure that pollinators depend upon for survival), fragmentation (loss of continuous landscapes containing plants that pollinators depend upon as they migrate or move about), and also disease, pests and pesticides. It is important to reverse the trend of declining pollinators. What can you do? Whether you live near a wooded area, a wide open prairie, a small urban lot or scratch your garden itch by growing container gardens, you can do your part to reverse the trend of declining pollinators. Consider the following when creating your garden: • Choose plants that attract pollinators. Some pollinators depend on specific 14 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum plant vegetation such as native milkweed provides a home and food for early life stages of pupae and caterpillars of the Monarch butterfly. For more information about pollinator friendly plants visit: http://www. entomology.umn.edu/cues/pollinators/plants.html • Choose native plants from your area when possible. Species of plants and insects that evolved together rely on each other. Some plant cultivars or hybrids don’t produce nectar or pollen; often these plants are bred to be double flowered or have extra petals. • Seek out a plant nursery that carries plants whose seeds or vegetation has not been treated with chemicals such as systemic insecticides. The chemical may remain in the nectar or pollen and be harmful to insects or insect colonies. • Plant pollinator corridors to connect habitat with plant species that attract pollinators. • Leave undisturbed areas be, especially if you see ground nests or pollinator friendly plants already present. Also, allow downed trees, leaf litter, plant vegetation for nesting and overwintering areas for pollinators. • Early pollinators such as dandelions are the bane of many lawn enthusiasts, but they provide a good source of pollen and nectar when many other pollinators aren’t yet blooming. Use wise maintenance practices •Adjust mowing timing and frequency to benefit pollinator plants. Encour- age your local public utilities to follow these practices as well on road ditches. •If you hire a lawn service, talk to them about your concerns and make sure they are using best practices for pollinators. Ask them to follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices (and follow them yourself). •Know that a chewed plant isn’t always a bad thing, by accepting some insect damage you can eliminate or reduce the need for pesticide applications. Read the label and follow exactly if using chemicals and choose those that minimize the impacts to pollinators (information found on the label). Spread the word • Post signs in your yard to share with passersby what you are doing and why. • Talk to neighbors and encourage them to participate in pollinator friendly gardening. • Encourage local utilities to adjust their mowing practices to benefit pollinators. This article was adapted from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture publication Insect Pollinator Best Management Practices for Minnesota Yards and Gardens. See the full publication and learn more about what you can do to create a pollinator friendly environment at: http://tinyurl.com/ mda-state-us-pollinators. Eleanor Burkett is a University of Minnesota Water Resources Extension educator and member of the Brainerd Chapter Wild Ones whose mission is native plants, natural landscapes. Northland Arb Supporters 6967 Lake Forest Road · Baxter, MN 56425 www.arrowwoodbrainerd.com · 877-687-5634 H a p py D a n c i n g Tu r t l e Pr omoting (218) 963-1204 · 24276 Smiley Road · Nisswa, MN 56468 Sus 2331 Dancing Wind Rd. 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Northland Arboretum appreciates all of our donors. We could not be here without your generous support! 1 2 4 5 3 Photo 1) Bench in Memory of Ronald & Barbara Bollig. Photo 2) Skis donated by Ski Gull used to make a chair for our upcoming auction. Photo 3) Cross Country Skis donated by anonymous made into a coat rack for our upcoming silent auction. Photo 4) Wine box donated by Cashwise Liquor made into an end table for our upcoming auction. Photo 5) Ladder donated by Ken Lueken - Teen Challenge Donations of $5,000 or More Brainerd Area Sertoma Club, Inc. Donations of $1,000 to $4,999 Brainerd Area Sertoma Club Inc., Bremer Bank, Give to the Max Donors, UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardeners, U.S. Bank Donations of $100 to $999 Anonymous, Cheryl Belling, Dave Boran, Cold Hands-Warm HeARTS, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Essentia Health, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Images by Angel (Angel Christensen), R. R. Gould Foundation, Linda S. Hanson, Home Depot, AJ & Kathleen Lutter, Bob & Kathy Lyon, Farrah McKinney, Mike’s Tree Company, Nisswa Lions Club, Dave & Deb Paul, David Schaeffer, Scotch Pine Tree Farm (Janet Kurtz & Robert Morgan), United Way, William Welke Donations $99 and Under Carolyn Abbott, Anonymous (x3), Carla Benjamin (x2), Brenda Bray, Mike & Kathy Burton, Kim Churack, Dan Corrigan, Donna Corrigan, Grant & Amy Corrigan, Joyce Corrigan, Mary Corrigan, Becky Eckelman, Robin Elstad, Ed Feiler, Shannon Finnegan – Klein & Fleming Insurance Services Inc., Michelle Francis, Susan Galatowitsch, Andrea Goedderz, Jim & Nancy Grant, Haddie Hadachek, Ed Hellekson, Roger Hermanson, Home Depot, Julie Ingleman, Sandra Janzen, Sharon Jendro, Alice Johnson, Darrel John16 Spring 2015 | Northland Arboretum son, Lisa Jordan, Jeff Kidder, Cindy Koons, Tracy Kranz, Keith Mayhood, Dr. Jackie McCall, John Miller, Debbie Monchamp, Judy Morgan, Jodi Nies, Lyle Nuhring, Julie Packer, Walter Pangburn, Jeanette Pasek, Brenda Pfeffer, Anita Phillips, Dave Rahrman, Marcia Rapatz, Marlys Ray, Cassie Roberts, Patricia Salzbrun, April Sandhoff, Ardis Sandstrom, Jenna Schuetzle, Phil Seibel, Peg Serani (x2), Jenny Smith, Richard Sorsveen, Joseph & Dawn Stattine, Martha Steele, Verna Vanderburgh, Wal-Mart, Don Wegner, Kelsey Wegner, Charlotte & Joseph Wentzell, Jim & Sandy Werner, Karen Wilson Memorial Donations – Dennis & Beverly Hanson in memory of Elaine Fraune Ruth Naber in memory of Caitlin Daudt Barb & Greg Schavey in memory of Jerry Volkmuth Annual Appeal Donors – Burma Brekke, Matt Eberts, Lynda Everson, Carrie Gellert, Patricia Howitz, Karen Huber, Hope A. 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Mayhood, Dona Jean Pierce, Ronald & Sharon Robbins, April & Eric Sandhoff, Kathy & David Schleichert, Karen Wear In-Kind Donations For Visitor Center: Carla Benjamin, Bremer Bank, Cashwise Liquor, Mike Blowers, Burma Brekke, Culligan Water, Deerwood Tech- nologies, Mervin Eisel, Paul Kampa, Annie & Nate Kline, Roy Kruger-Legionville, Ken Lueken-Teen Challenge, Nisswa Sanitation, Nisswa Tax Service, Walter Pangburn, Paula Persons, Marlys Ray, Mary Reetz, Ski Gull For Grounds: George Augst, Dennis Johnson Volunteers from December 2014, January and February, 2015 that donated a reported 757 hours: Andrea, Arboretum Events Committee, Arboretum Executive Committee, Arboretum Finance Committee, Arboretum Fitness Trail Committee, Bill, Board of Directors Members, Carla B., Carol, Cold Hands-Warm HeARTS Group, Dave, Dawn, Devin, Don, Executive Committee Members, Gloria, Heather, Ice Fishing Extravaganza Volunteers, Jean, Jennifer, Jerome, Judy H, Judy M, LeAnn, Linda, Mary, Michelle, Mike, Peg, Peg S., Richard V, Sam A., Sam B., Sam S, Sam, Sertoma Volunteers, Sertoman’s, Verna, Walter, Willy, Winter Wonderland Volunteers Our apologies to anyone we may have missed in our Thank You’s! 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