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ID That Tree: Blackjack Oak

In this edition of ID That Tree, we're going to introduce you to a native Indiana oak species, and that's blackjack oak. It can be found in high, dry, rocky ridges where soil moister is limited. It can be defined...

Turkey brood results – Wild Bulletin

Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Your contributions to the 2023 Turkey Brood Survey surpassed the goal of 3,000 observations. Between July 1-Aug. 31, you contributed a whopping 3,639 observations of wild turkey hens with...

On the Trail For Quail, Wild Bulletin

Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Join the fun this fall and hunt one of Indiana’s gorgeous grassland birds. Quail hunting in Indiana starts on Nov. 10 and requires a Game Bird Habitat Stamp and a general hunting...

ID That Tree: American Bittersweet

In this edition of ID That Tree, we're going to introduce you to a native Indiana vine that has a strong association with fall decorations, and that's American Bittersweet. Learn how to tell the difference between American Bittersweet and the...

Help Reforest Indiana, MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: When you purchase this limited edition shirt, you are helping reforest Indiana. For each shirt sold, the Natural Resources Foundation will partner with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry and plant one tree...

Publication- Seafood Basics: A Toolkit for Understanding Seafood, Nutrition, Safety and Preparation, and Sourcing

Seafood is more than just fish caught in the ocean. It includes a wide variety of product types, forms, flavors, and textures. One of the great things about using seafood is its versatility—it can be served as a main course...

Inonotus Dryadeus, Butt and Root Rot of Oaks-Purdue Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: Inonotus dryadeus is one of the more common wood decay fungi we receive at the diagnostic lab in association with declining trees, specifically oaks. Inonotus is found so frequently on oaks it has the common name oak bracket fungus, but...

Autumn Tree Care: “What Can I Do?”

Purdue Landscape Report: Temperatures are finally dropping and leaves are changing color. Autumn is progressing well in my opinion. Before you know it winter will be here, and some people will be wondering is there anything to be done to...

Cost Assistance for Landowners Planning Conservation Practices

The Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering an opportunity for landowners to apply for cost assistance with conservation practices like tree planting, forest stand improvement, invasive species control, wildlife habitat improvement and many others. U.S. Department of Agriculture,...

Tune up Your Spider Mite Management This Fall-Purdue Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: Mites are eight-legged arthropods who pierce plant cells to feed on them.  Plants that are attacked by mites lose their green color and appear somewhat bronzed. Spider mites will make webs to help them forage on leaves...

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