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2021 Youth Fishing Derby

2021 Youth Fishing Derby

By FINWR June 5, 2021 June 5, 2021

The 2021 Youth Fishing Derby, presented by Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Iroquois NWR runs from June 1 through June 7, 2021. The event will be practiced northern pike style…more solitary, staying close to …

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Purple Martin First Flights

Purple Martin First Flights

By Celeste Morien March 25, 2021 March 31, 2021

Who could not be captivated by the beautiful song and graceful flight of our largest swallow species, the Purple Martin?  I for one, have long admired these glossy purplish-blue long-distance migrants to North America.  I’ve …

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Book Review: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Book Review: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

By Karin Johnson March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021

In this amazing book, Robin Wall Kimmerer, through story and memoir, illuminates the love of
Indigenous people for the land they inhabit. With gratitude and humility, they learned and taught respect, reciprocity and responsibility for the land and all living beings.

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New Trail Signage for Feeder Road & Swallow Hollow

New Trail Signage for Feeder Road & Swallow Hollow

By Celeste Morien February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021

Historically, the Friends of Iroquois, Inc. have had the pleasure of partnering with Iroquois National Refuge by funding the Guide by Cell program for Swallow Hollow Trail and funding the interpretive panels at Swallow Hollow …

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Ted Talks About Trees

Ted Talks About Trees

By Karin Johnson February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021

Ted Talks is an online media organization that posts free talks under the slogan “ideas worth spreading”. In this article you’ll find a Ted Talk worth watching
for nature lovers, particularly those who love trees.

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Honey Bees vs. Native Bees

Honey Bees vs. Native Bees

By Don Oldfield January 28, 2021 January 28, 2021

Did you know, honey bees are NOT native to the US? Native bees like the mason bee are important to remember when considering our pollinators.

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Take Refuge

Take Refuge

By Karin Johnson December 31, 2020 December 31, 2020

What is a refuge? Refuge is a part of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. It is a refuge for wildlife, but what about us?

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2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count

2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count

By Celeste Morien December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020

It’s time again for the Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count! The count began in December 1968. The National Audubon Society has been sponsoring Christmas Bird Counts for 120 years and the Friends of Iroquois …

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Socially Distant Nature Sharing

Socially Distant Nature Sharing

By Celeste Morien December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020

Hi Everybody! By now we are all anxiously awaiting the news about vaccines that will meet approval for distribution to the public. All of us will especially have to still keep doing what is recommended …

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Wildlife Refuge or Wildlife Preserve?

Wildlife Refuge or Wildlife Preserve?

By Don Oldfield December 3, 2020 December 3, 2020

There are many words used to define a protected place of nature. Sanctuary, Preserve, Refuge – just to name a few. And exactly what gets protected varies greatly depending on the words used. Let’s take …

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