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Wright County Parks Department
http://www.co.wright.mn.us/132/Parks-Recreation
NEWS FLASH - Campgrounds Open.
Schroeder and Collinwood Parks opened for camping on June 1.
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Trails - Enjoy the great outdoors this spring, hike, bike, walk, or...
Strawberry growers throughout Minnesota are at or near their final harvest days for the season. After the final harvest, the field is renovated in order to restore the health of the plants and prepare them for the following season.
This process involves: Weed control, mowing, row narrowing,...
Japanese beetle numbers continue to increase in the weekly trap counts conducted by University of Minnesota researchers in Forest Lake, Hastings, Chanhassen, and Rosemount. As infestations increase on farms, growers should be vigilant about control in order to prevent extensive leaf damage.
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Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels.
Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun. But while sunburn is a significant...
Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It's easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.
Establish a barrier
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I live in Northern Minnesota near a wetland along a river. I have contracted a rash the past two summers from either poison ivy, poison sumac or poison oak while out cutting, digging or pulling weeds. How can I identify the plants? How can I protect myself?
1. Know the plants.
Education is...
Quick facts
Mushrooms may appear in lawns due to excess rain or irrigation.
Mushrooms are fruiting bodies of soil fungi.
Mushrooms are rarely indicative of a lawn disease.
During periods of heavy rain, mushrooms may start to pop up in lawns. Their appearance may cause you to be concerned about the...
Fairy ring in lawn.
Photo: William M. Brown Jr. Bugwood.org
Wet weather and over irrigation of lawns can sometimes result in mushrooms popping up. Most notably, "fairy rings" make themselves known, causing lawn overs to wonder if their lawn has a disease. Not to mention dodging mushrooms in a...
Kayaking is a fun way to spend an afternoon, particularly in summertime. If smiles on the faces of kayakers aren't enough to convince you just how fun this sport can be, perhaps statistics can convince you how enjoyable it is to paddle away in a kayak.
According to the Physical Activity Council,...
A thick cut of meat grilled over an open flame can make for a mouth watering meal. While such an endeavor likely won't lead to any complaints around the dinner table, many people still shy away from grilling especially thick cuts of meat.
A thick cut of uncooked meat can intimidate even the most...
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