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Axios
19-05-2025
- General
- Axios
Birds in Virginia and nationwide are vanishing — fast
Birds that call Virginia's coast and mountains home are in serious decline. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the health of their habitats and signal early warnings of broader trouble to the environment, and potentially people. By the numbers: In the past 50 years, Virginia species like Wilson's Plover — a signature bird of Virginia's barrier islands — have lost half of their population, per the North American Bird Conservation Initiative's 2025 State of the Birds report. The plover and the Golden-winged warbler are now labeled a "Tipping Point" species, meaning they could vanish within the next half-century without urgent conservation action. The cerulean warbler in Virginia's mountains has also seen its population crash in the past 50 years. Zoom in: The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has said pollution, changing climate and "the sea level rise that comes with it" can impact Virginia's coastal birds. The report noted declines in eastern forest birds, like the Bachman's sparrow in Virginia, are partly due to habitat loss from residential development. Threat level: A blow to birds is a blow to the economy. From birding tourism to pest control and pollination, birds generate nearly $280 billion annually for the U.S. economy, the report finds. The big picture: It's not just Virginia. Researchers tracked species nationwide and found declines almost everywhere — even among birds once thought resilient, like waterfowl. Roughly one-third of U.S. bird species — 229 in total — are now classified as high or moderate conservation concerns. Yes, but: There are signs of hope. Thanks to wetland protections, dabbling and diving duck populations have jumped 24% since 1970, while waterbirds are up 16%, per the report.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
List of 2025 spring plant sales in the Twin Cities
Spring is here, and greenery is on the horizon. Plant sales are sprouting around the Twin Cities as gardeners (and would-be gardeners) prepare to start planting landscapes, vegetables, and more. Here are the Twin Cities plant sales happening this spring that will get your green thumb going. When: Tuesday, May 13, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St. Francis Blvd. NW., Anoka What: Hundreds of native flowers and plants, sun and shade perennials, vegetables, pollinator plants, and Friday-Saturday, May 9–10, 4–7:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday Where: Barton Elementary School, 4237 Colfax Ave. S, Minneapolis What: Locally-grown native perennials, annuals, herbs, veggies, hanging baskets, and patio pots. Preorders are Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Where: Adjacent to Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville What: A wide variety of native plants are being sold by multiple Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: Community of Christ Church, 5880 134th St., Apply Valley What: It offers annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, vegetables, succulents, and hanging Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley What: A wide variety of sun and shade perennials, native plants, woodland plants, grasses, groundcovers, and other landscape plants, along with herb and veggie Daylily Dig on Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Daylily sale on Sunday, June 1, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Where: Bachman's – Heritage Room, 6010 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis What: Many wonderful cultivars of daylilies in different colors and forms at great Friday-Sunday, May 9–11 (Mother's Day Weekend) Where: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights What: One of the largest plant sales in the country, which raises money for the Friends School of Minnesota, a Quaker school located in Hamline-Midway. Click here for more information When: Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.–noon. Where: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave, St. Paul What: Varieties of tomato plants, house plants, curly willow branches, red twig dogwood branches, container planters, seed kits, and shrubs from Bailey's Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins What: More than 20,000 plants on offer, including pollinator-friendly plants. Master gardener volunteers are on hand to answer Tuesday–Thursday, May 6–8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Hennepin Technical College Greenhouse, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park What: "Colorful annuals, hearty perennials, tons of tomatoes and veggies, and aromatic herbs!" There will also be hanging baskets, flowering containers, and geraniums on Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Cambridge Community Garden, 1700 E Rum River Dr., Cambridge What: A sale featuring plants grown by the University of Minnesota Extension Master Thursday –Friday, May 8–9, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Country School, 3755 Pleasant Ave. S, Minneapolis What: It's offering various vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown organically at the Lake Country School Land School's 160-acre farm school in Dunn County, Wis. LCS students and staff grow Land School plants from seed to harvest throughout the year. Native perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, and pollinator packs are also available. Click here for more information When: Friday–Saturday, May 17–18, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday Where: Avonlea Neighborhood Club House, 1805 Green Gables Trail, Lakeville What: The Garden Club's annual fundraiser features perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and house plants. Prices range from $1–$ Friday and Saturday, May 9–10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Farm at the Arb, 3210 W. 82nd St., Chaska What: Selected by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum horticultural experts, it features annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs, lilies, roses, hostas, Minnesota natives, and trees. This sale is a ticketed Friday–Saturday, May 19–20, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday Where: 824 County Rd. B2 W, Roseville. What: A variety of annuals and perennials that are handpicked from local Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Where: St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave. S., Minneapolis What: The sale promises "high-quality new and unusual annuals and perennial plants" not typically found at nurseries. A full list can be found here. The list includes hanging baskets, begonia, petunias, hostas, herbs, vegetables, and Friday-Saturday, May 9–10 Where: St. Paul School of Northern Lights, 768 Hamline Ave. S, St. Paul What: Annuals, perennials, MN natives, vegetables and herbs, hanging baskets, and a Makers Market, described as "a perfect place to pick up a Mother's Day gift as well as activity tables for kids."When: Friday-Monday, May 2–5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: 6649 Birch Island Rd., Eden Prairie What: Annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, veggies, tropicals, and more. Tickets are available for its early access Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Aldrich Ice Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave., Maplewood What: A large variety of annual flowers, natives, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N, Lake Elmo What: Sprouts and seedlings grown by master gardener volunteers and purchased from local plant nurseries.
CBS News
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Galleria Edina's annual floral display offers tropical escape for the winter-weary
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina. The annual Galleria Floral Experience , with gardens by Bachman's, is back for a sixth year. Organizers said this year's show promises to bring the essence of the tropics to life. For this year's display, landscape architect Bryan Kramer created a themed concept of gardens and installations that would recreate the enveloping green canopy and dramatic colors of tropical blooms using more than 100 species of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers and thousands of bulbs. Visitors can experience vibrant colors, bold animal prints, a giant giraffe alongside other whimsical sculptures, plus exotic blooms through the Galleria common areas. There will also be floral food and drink specials available. The event is free and open to the public for self-guided tours anytime the shopping center is open during the 15-day run, now through April 6.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Nature: The many bird species at Highbanks Metro Park
Central Ohioans are beneficiaries of one of the greatest park systems in the country. Founded in 1945, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks opened its first park, Blacklick Woods, in 1948. Nearly 80 years later, the system has expanded to include 20 parks, encompassing almost 30,000 acres. Park employees deliver around 3,500 interpretative programs annually, and our parks protect 2,500 species of plants and animals. The fifth metro park to be established was Highbanks in 1973. The 1,200-acre park with its 14 miles of trails sits on the west side of U.S. 23, just three miles north of I-270. I was 11 when Highbanks opened and lived just four miles south of it in Worthington. My parents took me there the year it opened, and a trip to Highbanks meant a 3-mile trip through the country to reach it (remember Jerry's Drive-In, anyone?). Today, Highbanks is mostly hemmed in by development, as northern Franklin County/southern Delaware County has exploded with sprawl and it's ever tougher to find natural open spaces. Our parks are much appreciated by people, and Highbanks hosted 1,333,360 visitors in 2024. That's equivalent to ALL the people who reside in Franklin County. People are not the only beneficiaries of Highbanks (and our other parks). The year after it opened, Highbanks hosted a Bachman's sparrow. I was only 12, thus I had no driver's license, but my always supportive parents ran me up the road to see the bird. That was the last territorial Bachman's sparrow in Ohio. It was once a widespread nester. There's still plenty of birds, as large urban parks such as Highbanks become ever more important players in the conservation of our natural resources. To date, 203 bird species have been recorded — nearly half of ALL species documented in Ohio. Highbanks visitors often see one of the local barred owls, and locally nesting bald eagles stage frequent flyovers. All seven regularly occurring woodpecker species can be found, but the star of the drummers is the crow-sized pileated woodpecker. Wood ducks, belted kingfishers and hooded mergansers (in season) are regular sights along the Olentangy River. Nature: Waterfowl flock to Lake Erie Tying Highbanks to a much larger bioeconomy are the warblers. Twenty-two species of these small songbirds nest in Ohio, and a dozen of them breed at Highbanks. Perhaps most notable are the Louisiana waterthrushes that breed along streams that forged the deep ravines at Highbanks. This species is now the fourth rarest of the eastern warblers. Also notable to birders are the resident summer tanagers. The brick-red males sing their burry songs from the park's oak trees and frequently snap up large wasps and bees — their dietary stock in trade. In all, birds that breed at Highbanks radiate to wintering grounds in Mexico, all of the Central American countries and many in South American countries. Back on Feb. 16, Shauna and I ventured to Highbanks on the heels of a storm that dumped four inches of powdery snow. The park was transformed into a winter wonderland, and our cameras worked overtime to try and capture the park's beauty. My favorite trail — highly recommended — is the Overlook Trail, which bisects wonderful older-growth forest sliced by steep-sided ravines. The trail terminates at the park's namesake high banks, a 110-foot tall, nearly vertical shale bluff overlooking the Olentangy River. Two Adena culture burial mounds and an earthwork are nearby. Nature: The thriving coyote is in the Midwest If you visit, be sure to stop in the nature center (145,749 visitors last year). A robust bird-feeding operation is easily viewed from picture windows, and the center is loaded with educational displays. Naturalist Chrissy Hoff is a wealth of information and can answer all of your questions. For more information about Highbanks and all of our metro parks, visit: Naturalist Jim McCormac writes a column for The Dispatch on the first and third Sundays of the month. He also writes about nature at jim This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Nature: Birds flock to Highbanks Metro Park
