

Carly Ratliff


Rogue of the Month: Purple Loosestrife, the Scourge of Native Wetlands
Target: Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria aka spiked loosestrife
Designated a “Restricted” invasive wetland perennial by the DNR, purple loosestrife permeates the Northwoods. Commonly found in meadows and wetlands, purple loosestrife is found in 48 of Oneida County’s and 57 of Vilas County’s DNR-counted water bodies.
Its adaptability and

In Season: Make Way for Turtles
Welcome to In Season, the Northwoods almanac covering all things outdoors related
No-Mow May is officially over. Grab your lawn mower and get to cutting; right? Yes, but with a few caveats. Pollinators may be out of hibernation now, but other fauna and their young still require your consideration when