Notes from the Land: How Wild Turkeys Made a Comeback in Minnesota

It’s an exciting thing to hear a gobble in the distance in the spring. It is yet another signal that the seasons are changing and new life across the wildlife spectrum is soon to come.

Categories: Animals, Notes from the Land, Seasonal

Saying Goodbye to the Winter Solstice Bonfire

Since 2016, the Winter Solstice Bonfire has been a cherished tradition at Belwin, bringing people together on the longest night of the year for music, storytelling, and community. We’re incredibly grateful to the performers, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who have made this event so special over the years. After much consideration, we have made… Continue Reading Saying Goodbye to the Winter Solstice Bonfire

Categories: Events

Notes from the Land: A Day in the Life of a Deer Mouse

Peeking out from under the strands of dry grass, two buggy eyes appear. The small mammal lifts its whiskered face to test the scented air currents. Is a predator about? Is there food anywhere? Are any unknown mice in the vicinity?

Categories: Animals, Notes from the Land, Seasonal

Notes from the Land: Listening to Nature

It’s a brittle morning. The cold, ushering in the season of winter, has arrived full force. As I step out of the safety and warmth of my home, the wind wipes my face with a brutal blast. Do I really want to take a hike? I take several more steps into the cold air and feel the answer. Yes. Of course!

Categories: Notes from the Land, Seasonal

Notes from the Land: The Rut

It’s a quiet morning. The pre-dawn sky is milky white with scattered clouds. The air is that delicious briskness of late fall. Standing silently at the edge of the pond I slowly pan my gaze from left to right, looking for any movement, any sign of the diurnal world waking up.

Categories: Notes from the Land, Seasonal

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