Posts Tagged ‘fall’
Fall Monarch Migration
Fall migration for Monarch butterflies is in full swing! Typically fall migration goes from September to October. Monarchs are the only insect that migrate up to 3,000 miles to find warmer weather. Unlike other insects, monarchs cannot survive the cold winter. The monarchs that are located west of the Rocky Mountains fly to the California Read More »
Read MoreCan you find them all? Try our indoor/outdoor fall scavenger hunt
The weather is chilly, but that doesn’t mean that kids hibernate. Your kids are still as active as ever, and they want something to occupy their time. You want something to occupy their time too. Why not print off our fall scavenger hunt? There are indoor and outdoor items to find, and you can add Read More »
Read MoreIdentifying the leaves of trees native to northwest Iowa
Fall is the time of year to look at leaves. We pick them up and marvel at colors. We rake them up in the yard. We jump in the piles and toss them in the air. But what kind of leaf are you looking at? We have put together a list of different kinds of Read More »
Read MoreA stroll through Judd Wildlife Area
At the end of summer, Snapchat had a feed where users from Iowa could post videos to share with the rest of the world. My husband and I took our dog on a walk through the Dickinson County Conservation Board’s Judd Wildlife Area south of Milford, and we took a short video of us walking Read More »
Read MoreA stroll through Kenue Park
The scent of fall is in the air. To me the scent of fall means dry leaves, wood smoke and a hint of chill to the air. Take a breath and it awakens the spirit. My eyes open wider and search for the beautiful change of colors. My lungs take in the sweet aroma. On Read More »
Read MoreCream of Pheasant, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
Cream of Pheasant, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup by Barbara Tagami 2 PHEASANT BREAST MEAT 1/2 TSP SALT 1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER OR 1 CLOVE FRESH GARLIC –SLICED 2 TSP CHICKEN BOULLION OR 2 CANS CHICKEN BROTH BLACK PEPPER to taste COMBINE INGREDIENTS IN A POT AND ADD ENOUGH WATER TO COVER THE PHEASANT Read More »
Read MoreSlow-cooked Canada Goose Vegetable Stew
As promised, I bring you the first of many Barbara Tagami Wild Edibles recipes. We hope you enjoy it! (Wild game jambalaya recipe) We would love to hear your thoughts on the recipe, your comments after tasting it, or even your own recipes – if you’re willing to share. Just leave a comment at the Read More »
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