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Chainsaw Safety-Purdue Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: I have lost count of the number of times I’ve witnessed people working with chainsaws in shorts, a tank top, and flip flops with maybe a pair of earbuds, and it makes me cringe every time.  According...

Poison Hemlock-Purdue Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: Poison hemlock was introduced to North America as a garden/ornamental plant. It is a native of Europe, and it is a member of the Apiaceae (parsley) family. Purdue experts Bill Johnson and Marcelo Zimmer wrote about poison hemlock in...

Indiana’s Native Orchids-IFWOA Webinar

In this webinar hosted by Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association, ecologist Michael Homoya discusses the many naturally occurring species of orchids in Indiana and their range, habitats and blooming seasons. This presentation will look at a selection of them...

Tales From FNR with Professor Emeritus Bill Hoover

Before embarking on a 40-plus year career guiding students and constituents across the state on the topics of timber tax and forest economics, becoming known as the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources historian or pitching in on various community projects...

MyDNR: Behold! The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Indiana

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: The latest Breeding Bird Atlas is available. The Division of Fish & Wildlife thanks all atlas participants for their hard work and patience as we worked together to complete this multi-year feat. The 2005-2011 Atlas of...

ID That Tree: Balsam Poplar

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Balsam Poplar. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This species can be quite tall and...

ID That Tree: Pin or Fire Cherry

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Pin or Fire Cherry. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and highly associated with disturbances...

Join the fight: Help Stop Aquatic Invasive Species – MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: Did you know that Indiana’s waterways can be altered by the presence of aquatic invasive species? Non-native plants, animals, and organisms can disrupt bodies of water and ecosystems, threatening sport fisheries and other commercial resources. If...

Buy Your Fall Hunting Licenses Now, MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: As we head into month 07, remember that all fall hunting license types are available for purchase. If you’re looking for a deer or turkey license, now is a handy time to buy it. With plenty...

An All-New IN DNR Outdoor App Awaits

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: Out with the old, in with the new! Our upgraded, free DNR smartphone app is now available to guide you to the best places for outdoor exploration in Indiana. View the nearest State Parks, Fish &...

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