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Webster speaks on “Psychology of Evil”
Dr. Russ Webster gave the lecture at the most recent Soup and Sandwich Seminar event at the Arboretum. The topic was “The Psychology of Evil”. Dr. Webster is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Psychological Science Department at Gustavus. His research includes such topics as prejudice and discrimination, “magical thinking” (superstition, fantasy and other emotional […]
First Day of Spring
No signs of spring in the Arboretum yet. But don’t worry… it’s coming.
Grisly bird mystery
owl and jay locked in a grisly mystery This is a photo taken by Art Straub near Henderson in mid March of this year. It is a red phase eastern screech owl and a blue jay found dead together in the snow. Art said that when the photo was taken, the bodies were still warm, […]
Make your own maple syrup — feel like a pioneer
In an age of grocery stores, dancing celebrities and robotic floor sweepers, we can sometimes feel pretty far removed from our pioneer ancestors. That’s when it’s nice to be able to do something as rugged and self-sufficient as turning tree sap into food. Yes, you too can be like the native people and […]
Groundhogs Set to Prognosticate!
Groundhogs (or Woodchucks as they are often called) are a strictly North American species. Having entered the doldrums of winter, it is now, more than ever, that we need a holiday to bolster our spirits. Thank goodness Groundhog’s Day is nearly here! Unfortunately, Groundhog’s Day is not nearly as prominent of a holiday as one […]
Cicada-killer wasps
Most gardeners have had the occasional encounter with a wasp. Whether it’s a confrontation with a paper wasp or an unfortunate misunderstanding with a hornet, most of us are personally familiar with the havoc and anxiety that a wasp can create. Then there are the cicada-killer wasps. When it comes to panic-inducing capabilities, the cicada-killer […]
Unnatural Father’s Day Hike
Hey. After not finding the time to make the next glorious and thorough blog post, I’ve decided that I just need to make quick and simple posts. So, just wanted to say that our first ever Father’s Day Weekend Unnatural Event was a great success. Not a huge turnout, but the 30+ folks who came […]
First Post of the spring, Butterflies are back
Hey all: First…. an apology. I’ve been the new Naturalist here at the Arboretum for over 4 months, but this is the first time I’ve made time to post. Rest assured that posts will be coming MUCH more regularly in the future. That aside, the butterflies are back! As of May 2, I have seen […]
Trees for Heart, Mind, and Spirit Schedule
The Linnaeus Arboretum will host a series of brief presentations relating to how nature affects us physically, mentally, and spiritually. Please join us during your lunch hour on Wednesday, April 23rd – Friday, April 25th to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the arboretum. Attendees will receive a free tree sapling with each session they attend. […]