While photographing grebes, Stan Tekiela unexpectedly captures a male ruddy duck in flight, showcasing its bold colors and bubbling display.
Browsing: Outdoors
Braving heat and high winds, two anglers cast off on Eden Prairie’s Mitchell Lake – undaunted by fish, fiction, or forecast.
NatureSmart columnist Stan Tekiela reflects on the solitary, soil-shaping woodchuck – its habits, hibernation, and unexpected charm.
Rated for beauty, quiet, accessibility and challenge, these loops offer lakeside views, shade, solitude – and plenty of miles.
Peonies burst into fleeting bloom at Eden Prairie’s Cummins House, offering a glimpse into a century-old local garden legacy.
Firefly Viewing Nights return to the Arboretum with evening hikes, expert talks, and a rare chance to see lightning bugs.
Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela searches for the elusive Eastern whip-poor-will, a well-camouflaged bird in steep decline.
Western grebes dazzle during photo tour with rare, rushing courtship dance – a thrilling display on open water.
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.
Community input is being sought for an Eden Prairie lot that will be converted into a native pollinator garden.