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Happy Birthday Aldo

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Steve Glass

January 11, 2019, Madison, WI–On this date in 1887 Aldo Leopold was born in Burlington, Iowa. Because of that event not so long ago, today is a day of celebration, and remembrance for the fans, friends and family of Aldo … Continue reading →

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Fall Color of the Prairies and Savannas

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Steve Glass

It’s not too late to enjoy the beauty of fall on the prairie, savanna, or oak woodland near you.  The prairie does not produce the brilliant yellows, oranges and reds of the northern forest, but rather has a more quiet … Continue reading →

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Two Prairies–Pioneers of Ecological Restoration

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Steve Glass

Curtis Prairie in Madison, and Aldo Leopold’s Prairie near Baraboo, both in Wisconsin are among the earliest attempts that scholars know of to restore a complete ecosystem of any type and are almost certainly among the earliest prairie restoration projects … Continue reading →

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