September - October 2002

Sometimes a Wild Notion
This Issue. By Kathleen Weflen

New Mussels in Old Miss’
Divers find unexpected treasures in a once nearly dead river. By Dan Kelner.

Farms Turning Wild
Some farmers are working wildlife into their everyday operations and year-end profits. By Mark Herwig.

The Universe Underfoot
Young Naturalists go underground to explore the soil.
View this Young Naturalists piece in HTML format or as a PDF. By Kathleen Weflen

Nature Watchers
Volunteer observers log thousands of hours gathering data on lakes, birds, butterflies, and more. By Mary off.

A Tough Fight to the Top
Whitetail bucks come to blows during the breeding season. By Bill Marchel

Researchers Track Deer on the Move
Field Notes. By Tori J. McCormick

Mississippi Yields Record Turtle
Field Notes.

Cattails (Typha latifolia, T. angustifolia)
Minnesota Profile. By Janet Boe