July - August 2003

Bold Visions, Big Plans
This Issue. By Kathleen Weflen

Natural Curiosities
foxfire, crayfish cones, pike teeth, bobbing jays, snapping turtles, high and low points.

State of the Lakes
Minnesota is known as the State of 10,000 Lakes and the Land of Sky-Blue Waters. But who's looking after our trademark waters? By Greg Breining

Ancient Cedars Hang On
The state's oldest trees have withstood windstorms, wildfires, and other tests of time. By John Myers

Hey, How's the Weather?
Young Naturalists: Don't like it? Wait awhile! By Pete Boulay. A teachers guide  is also available. 

Acre by Acre
These land-protection strategies can help landowners preserve what they value By Laurie Allmann.

Nature on the Run
Join the ranks of runners who have found a quick way to touch base with the natural world—hit the trail in a woods or grassland By Sarah Barker. Photography by Bruce Kluckhohn

Smallies on the Move
Field Notes. By Tim Holschlag

FiN for the City
Field Notes. By Mark Nemeth

Diatoms (Bacillariophyta)
Minnesota Profile. By Dave Czarnecki

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4046