In honor of Earth Month—and Earth Day later this week—we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with a series of stories that are all about getting outside and getting your hands dirty to benefit ...

Old Man Winter has finally relaxed his grip on a landscape that's been frozen for, well, a long time. If that isn't enough good news, consider this: Tomorrow we will receive about four more minutes of ...

Nesting boxes were an important factor in rebuilding wood duck numbers during the 20th century. (Steve Knight/Tyler Morning Telegraph) I got the great idea last fall to build a wood duck box for a ...

BRAINERD, MINN. — Minnesotans with eyes and ears toward the outdoors likely know about the recent passing of Don (Duckman) Helmeke. Duckman had a passion for waterfowl -- in particular wood ducks -- ...

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On Saturday I spent an enjoyable morning helping to build wood duck boxes at the Cedar Gun Club in Halifax. There were nine club members at the event, which began with a bacon-and-egg breakfast, ...

As we push forward in these uncertain times, one thing for certain is the migration of birds is underway. Waterfowl are making their way back from the wintering grounds in large numbers. Both ducks ...