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Swallowtails – The next generations?
Once upon a time, in my neck of the woods, if I saw a yellow swallowtail, I could 100% confidently declare “Canadian tiger swallowtail!” (CTS). Similarly, if I saw a dark swallowtail, I could say “black swallowtail.” The sightings I will be mentioning for 2026 were not an unexpected bolt out of the blue. There might be the similar eastern tiger swallowtail (ETS) present. A male eastern dorsal nectars on common milkweed on July 31. Rather, working back in time, there was my Sept.
Monarchs – The redder the better
Back in 2012, the Enterprise published my three-part report on the Fifth International Monarch Conference, which I attended at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. One talk had a bizarre title: “The Redder the Better.” Researcher Andy Davis with the University of Georgia had used computer measurements on migrating monarchs. He determined that monarchs with the deepest, reddish wing color are the most fit for their migratory journey to Mexico.
LETTER: Ideas for a better Lake Itasca cruise
On June 26, I was scoping Itasca State Park for the annual butterfly hike I would lead that afternoon. I came across the beached Chester Charles II. I didn’t find out why until I read Mike McFeely’s opinion column on July 6. Some years ago, Itasca volunteers, including Marlene and I, got to go on a free cruise. Impressions that I still recall: Size. Chester Charles II is a big boat. Too big for Lake Itasca? More appropriate for a Great Lake. Noisy. Diesel engines chugged away.
DWP Warning Thousands Could Be Missing Out On £218 A Week In Pension Credit - Evening Standard
Thousands of people could be missing out on £218 a week in pension credit, the Department for Work and Pensions has warned. Around 1.4 million households are getting financial aid already and tweeted on Tuesday that others could be eligible too.
Breakthrough Innovations in Algae
There are many thousands of species of algae in the world, and these organisms produce more than half of the world's oxygen. They are an important part of life on Earth, but we don't want to invite them to a weekend pool party! Pools are constantly being bombarded by algae from various sources, so controlling it can be a challenge. However, keeping algae from growing in a pool is a vital part of proper pool care maintenance.
Leps & Odes: Butterflies ‘party’ on my Ford truck
Over the years, many times I’ve seen male butterflies “puddling” on damp, gravel roads. They are ingesting salts or nutrients to aid mating. I’ve also seen males “mineralizing” scat for the same purpose. However, when you think you’ve seen it all, Mother Nature can throw an unexpected, but exciting curveball. That’s what happened to me on the June 19 butterfly count in Nevis. I’d been walking a segment at the Badoura Scientific and Natural Area (SNA).
Leps & Odes: Eastern tiger swallowtails appear in the Northwoods
Once upon a time in our neck of the woods, if you saw a good-size yellow butterfly that had tails and bold, black tiger stripes you could confidently state: Canadian tiger swallowtail (CTS). You would be correct 100% of the time! However, on Aug. 11, I had to change my tune. That’s when I saw and photographed a puddling tiger swallowtail on a gravel road in Akeley Township that wasn’t a CTS, but an Eastern tiger swallowtail (ETS)! What had been the traditional range of the ETS in Minnesota?
As region’s butterfly population dwindles, climate crisis is cited Original
In July 1993, my wife, Marlene, and I began Fourth of July butterfly counts (4JC) in north-central Minnesota. Since 1995, we’ve held six counts per summer. They are in Bemidji, Nevis, Itasca State Park, Deep Portage, central Polk County and Bluestem in Clay County. 2023 marks our 31st season that now totals 179 counts. Over those three decades, exactly 236,516 butterflies have been tallied. Each count has an established 15-mile diameter circle.
No Chapter 15 Recognition Absent Qualifying “Foreign Proceeding”
On December 5, 2022, in In re Global Cord Blood Corp., 2022 WL 17478530 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Dec.
PR Wavemakers navigate Lake Superior contest
The Park Rapids Rotary Wavemakers were one of 49 teams to compete in the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, held Aug. 26-27. This event was a first for the local team. Katie Bloomquist Freitag, one of the Rotary dragon boat co-chairs, said, “Mark Hewitt has wanted to get the team to this event for many years, and this was the year it happened.
A ‘hangover’ season: Butterflies haven’t rebounded from 2021 hardships
In July 1993, my wife, Marlene, and I began conducting Fourth of July (4JC) butterfly counts in north-central Minnesota. 2022 marks our 30th season that now totals 173 counts. (Take a moment to let the significance of “30th season” sink in!) During those decades, over 230,000 butterflies – 230,273 to be exact – have been tallied. I certainly deeply appreciate the small, but dedicated band of counter who’ve stuck with us for a growing number of counts and years.
The Financial Marathon
By John Weber During quarantine in 2020, I decided to pick up running to keep healthy and to get exercise. Two years later, I have found myself six half-marathons deep into my new passion, but not without setbacks. One of those setbacks was last year, when I missed my first in-person half-marathon due to a knee injury. After training for a couple of months, I was of course disappointed and even thought about pushing through the injury and running the race anyway.
Take Note: Planning safer and more equitable biking infrastructure in the Centre Region
On today's Take Note we're talking with Centre Regional Planning Agency's Senior Transportation Planner, Trish Meek, and the Mayor of State College, Ezra Nanes, about biking in the Centre Region. The Centre Region has been recognized as a silver level bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists. And since taking office, biking infrastructure development has been a top priority for Ezra Nanes and the State College borough.
Take Note: Tykee James on how the birding community is working for racial and environmental justice
Tykee James is an upcoming virtual speaker for the Sustainability Showcase Series at the Sustainability Institute at Penn State on February 25, at noon. Free public registration for the showcase is available at the Sustainability Institute's website. He recently spoke with WPSU's John Weber on his work lobbying for birds on Capitol Hill, the success of Black Birders Week, and the important role birders play in intersectional change. Here's the conversation: John Weber Welcome to Take Note on WPSU.
Letter to the Editor: Corpus Christi's unfair and inequitable stormwater fees
The city claims on its printed material that single-family residential properties fees are “based on the impervious area of the entire lot.” An impervious surface is one that is “compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.” Examples include: buildings, pavement, walkways, and driveways. After measuring my impervious areas, I found I was being charged for more square feet than I have.
Take Note: Entomologist Margarita López-Uribe on the preservation and identification of bees in Pa.
On this episode of Take Note on WPSU, we talked with Penn State professor Dr. Margarita Lopez-Uribe about a recent bee monitoring project with the Penn State Extension Master Gardners and the environmental threats facing bee populations. Here's the conversation: John Weber Welcome to Take Note on WPSU. I'm John Weber. Today we are talking with Dr. Margarita López-Uribe.
Take Note: Spud Marshall on his new book 'Designing Creative Communities' and the State College community-building work it's based on
On this episode we're talking with Spud Marshall. Marshall is the co-founder of the State College art and innovation Hub 3 Dots Downtown. Before that, he cofounded the co.space student living project, the New Leaf coworking space, and numerous other community projects in central Pennsylvania. His new book, "Designing Creative Communities," was released in September.
A ‘bittersweet’ butterfly count in 2021
In July 1993, my wife, Marlene, and I began conducting Fourth of July butterfly counts in north-central Minnesota. We have now completed our 29th season. At the same time, we’ve reached our 167th Fourth of July count. Last year, COVID-19 challenges were at the forefront. The 2021 season could be best described as “grueling.” We did have some carryover from the pandemic. Generally, we had teams of only related members. We hope to expand the size of teams in 2022. We shall see.
Leps & Odes: A rare look at a pink-edged sulphur
Northland Outdoors So what prompts John Weber to write about the pink-edged sulphur (Colias interior) at this time? Could it be because it is such a gorgeous insect? That is certainly true, but is not the main reason. Written By: By John Weber, For the Enterprise | 1:00 pm, Aug. 11, 2021 × A female pink-edged sulphur attracts the attention of a male, in the background. This image was captured at 1,250th of a second shutter speed.John Weber/For the Enterprise Aug.
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Butterfly counts meet COVID-19 and other challenges
In July 1993, my wife, Marlene, and I started small by having two “Fourth of July” butterfly counts at Itasca State Park and Deep Portage. Since 1995, we’ve done six summer counts each year in north-central Minnesota. In 2020, our 28th season, we achieved our 161st 4JC, as they are called for short. Last year was a season of milestones achieved, while this year presented COVID-19 challenges. How did we adjust? Mainly, we had teams only composed of related members.
LEPS & ODES: 2020 is the year of the hairstreaks
So far, 2020 is proving to be a year of great upheaval. Positives seem to be few and far between. However, for butterfly enthusiasts, locally 2020 is the year of the hairstreak. Some weeks ago, fellow outdoors columnist Dallas Hudson told me he was finally seeing some hairstreaks after noticeable years of their absence. Since his observations have been echoed by other enthusiasts, I’m devoting this column to the five local hairstreak species, plus a bonus colonizer.
LEPS & ODES: Introducing the beautiful Calico Pennant
Outdoors Written By: John Weber, For the Enterprise | Jun 27th 2020 - 1pm. × A mature female Calico Pennant with striking yellw highlights. (Photos by John Weber/For the Enterprise) For my first column of 2020, I’m focusing on a specific “ode” (odonate dragonfly), the Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa).
LETTER: Enbridge supporters don’t pass ‘environmentalist’ smell test
Letters Written By: John Weber, Nevis | Feb 1st 2020 - 4pm. A quote in the “Line 3 supporters rally for pipe tour” article (Jan. 25 Enterprise) really got my full attention: “We are all environmentalists, and that is why we need to see this project completed.” That quote took me back 35 years ago to my former life in Omaha.
10 Business Pros Share Their Best Networking Tips
ProjectManager.com Nov 1, 2018 | By John Leo Weber in Career & Education Being an effective networker requires a lot of practice. Although some people are naturally outgoing, which helps them be better at networking, nearly anyone can be an effective networker with the right tools and mindset. We asked 10 business professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds for their best networking tips.
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Mentors and mentees: Develop your network
This past year as a 1L (for about 2 more weeks) I was reminded of what it was like to be the new person on campus. It’s all so new. I had no idea what to expect. What’s a law school class like? Final exams? Will I make friends? Will I be paralyzed with fear the first time I get cold-called? Law school is filled with impressive people. Legal education seems to attract students who were involved in numerous organizations and leadership roles in college and excelled in their studies.
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