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Poison Ivy!!

Posted on June 8, 2024July 27, 2024 by Thomas Nelson

The north woods are full of Poison Ivy and some other dangerous plants.

Link to basic information on PI: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/western-poison-ivy

Link to KAXE’s John Latimer’s Identification Guide: https://www.kaxe.org/show/91-7-kaxe-90-5-kbxe-morning-show/2024-07-26/phenology-report-poison-ivy-identify-identification-minnesota-mn-nature

Here is a website with more information and an Identification Guide with Photos:

Poison Ivy Quiz

Deer Lake Water Level

Posted on June 8, 2024July 20, 2024 by Thomas Nelson

The water level in Deer Lake normally stays fairly constant, but the last few years have seen greater swings in Lake Level. The season starts high, but by the end of the summer the water becomes low enough that it is often difficult for boats to get to the Access for removal during the winter.