Our Rare Witness Tree

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Henry Ford's Model T was still seven years away. The Wright Brothers hadn't flown. Women couldn't yet vote. World War I was over a decade in the future. And a young eastern white pine was taking root at the corner of Birch Bluff and Eureka North.

Track the 2026 Hummingbird Migration

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird? These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way. Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

Robins, Hummingbirds & Eagles = 3 Things!

- Facts about robins - Hummingbird migration. Facts and map. - Eagle cam!

Residents Raise Concerns About Pending Development

The Eureka Neighborhood Association has asked SCA to publish this article. It explains their concerns for a new development known as Watten Ponds 2, and their frustrations with the city’s process used to gather public feedback.

Toxins in Drinking Water: Not a Dry Subject

Is your drinking water actually safe—or just marketed that way? PFAS chemicals are infiltrating municipal systems at unsettling rates, while cities offer reassurance that doesn’t always match reality. The truth is blunt: even the smallest amount of PFAS is too much.

Deer in the Headlights: Managing the Herd

Deer are everywhere. They are beautiful or destructive, depending on what is (or was) growing on your property. To make cohabitation with humans less conflictive while keeping the herd healthy, the DNR and local cities recognize the need for management. SCA first published this article last year.

Minnesota’s Vanishing Birds: Unraveling the Causes

Minnesota has been experiencing significant declines in bird populations consistent with broader trends across North America. Causes are varied and complex, but key factors have been confirmed

Pando: The Quaking Aspen Titan

Aspens, known for brilliant shades of gold and yellow, create some of the most stunning fall foliage displays. Anyone who enjoys the beauty of quaking aspens may be a fan of “Pando,” a massive clonal colony of a single male quaking aspen located in south-central Utah.

Droning Out Mosquitoes: MMCD’s New Aerial Advantage

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has proven its value treating for mosquitos, fleas and ticks. Now, MMCD technicians are leading the way for drone surveillance and treatment.

Bees Are Safe-Invasive Species, Not So Much

In a progressive leap forward, the city of Shorewood is developing a vegetation management plan. The extensive document will focus on invasive species, “including management of buckthorn, field and park turf, emerald ash borer (EAB), park and ROW trees, invasive species, and more.”

Shorewood Citizen Advocates

Nature & Environment