Eagle’s Nest visit and Native American tradition
A few weeks after we visit Eagle’s Nest, Robert and Judy are hosting a Bear Dance. You’ll learn about the Bear Dance when we visit Eagle’s Nest. In some tribes and in some situations, is tradition when you visit a Native American’s home and they are helping you with something, that you bring a gift. It would be nice if we each brought something to thank Robert and Judy for inviting us on their land and sharing their traditions and culture with us. The most special gifts are simple, but have meaning. The people who will celebrate the Bear Dance...
Read MoreHelping turtles
Wisconsin has 11 kinds of turtles. The DNR website says: Wisconsin’s turtles represent four of the turtle families. There are the mud and musk turtles (one species); the snapping turtles (one species); box and water turtles (seven species); and the softshell turtles (two species). One of Wisconsin’s turtles–the ornate box turtle is Wisconsin’s only terrestrial (totally land-dwelling) turtle. Last week on our Howard and Betty adventure, I stopped and helped a snapping turtle across the road. You have to be careful when you help a snapper because they can bite VERY...
Read MoreAmerican Lotus
I wanted to send you a historical photo of American Lotus on Buffalo Lake or Lake Puckaway. Here it is. I emailed the DNR warden that we took some seed pods we found floating in the water to inform her that we are using them for educational purposes. Remember, American Lotus are protected, so when you see them blooming this summer, don’t pick them. American Lotus are not water lilies. You see them in the water, too around Marquette County. I tell the difference by remembering that lotus flowers lift themselves out of the water on tall stems and bloom ABOVE the water. Water...
Read MoreThis Friday we’ll learn about the Marquette County Fair
The Marquette County Fair is in July and YOU can have so much fun at the fair. Also YOU can enter a project in the fair. I love looking at the animals at the fair. Here’s a photo I took last summer. You’ll meet Mrs. Van Treeck and Mr. Bob Williams on Friday. Mrs. Van Treeck’s husband is the man you met at the courthouse who is responsible for all the property and buildings the county owns. She will tell you about how you can enter a project in the fair. Mr. Williams grew up outside of Montello and will read you a book he wrote about his first time visiting the fair...
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