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Three New Things For This Week

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• Painted Lady Butterflies   • Fireflies   • Hugelkultur

Three Things For You

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- Emerald Ash Borer and the LRT   - Asian Jumping Worms   - Eastern Moles

May 26, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap

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Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:   - Deer Management Program approval   - Police Joint Powers Conflict   - Fire Chief Hiring Timeline

Three Things

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Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week:   - Lights Out   - Monarch Butterflies   - Bird Nests

Track the 2026 Hummingbird Migration

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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!

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

Deer in the Headlights: Managing the Herd

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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

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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

Droning Out Mosquitoes: MMCD’s New Aerial Advantage

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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

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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.”

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