Giving this weather a different label, torrid for example, instead of continuing to pronounce it’s not the heat but the humidity, adds a degree of unfamiliarity to what we are coping with these days. In some little way it becomes unfamiliar, out of mind, and maybe provides a touch of relief.
Even with a small contingent, the Wisconsin Dells youth swim team was able to make some noise on July 13.
July 18 – Learn to Fish at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo. Program is at the park’s north shore boat launch from 9 to 11 a.m. Ages 16 and older will need a fishing license. All equipment and bait is provided. For information call 608-356-8301.
The first of summer’s fruits are about on schedule for early July bucketing and baking, canning and freezing.
July 11 – Stories at the Marsh: Dragonflies, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Horicon Marsh Education Center in Horicon. Event includes stories, activities and a walk on the boardwalk. Program for ages 6 and younger. For information call 920-387-7860.
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The Wisconsin Dells youth swim team made the most of its final home meet of the season on July 2.
It was another successful day at the pool for the Wisconsin Dells youth swim team.
It is noteworthy when an everyday trout flier describes recent insect activity along some Dane County streams, but not the types attracting trout.
July 5 – Walk on the Wildside at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo. Family-friendly hike from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the park’s Nature Center. For information call 608-356-8301.
As wild berries ripen across the region, it’s worth examining the changing fashions of those headed out to collect the edibles.
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The Wisconsin Dells Dolphins youth swim team continued its dynamic start to the season last Saturday.
June 27 – Trail Tales: Birds program at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo. Program is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the park’s Nature Center. For information call 608-356-8301.
Summer draws many to lakes, rivers and streams, while others prefer to recreate, gather and enjoy the outdoors with dry land underfoot.
It was a successful weekend for the Baraboo Riptides youth swim team against the MoHO Gators.
First a bit of botany. April flowers bring fruits in June, July, August and beyond. That’s true for all fruits, hickory nuts, black raspberries, mayapples, walnuts, sweetcorn and potatoes. Yes, all those plants have flowers, which eventually become fruits. We discard the flowers and fruits a…
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