Most people think of green, algae-filled waters when talking about southern Wisconsin lakes. And, sure, these highly productive bodies are full of nutrients that run off from the landscape and feed huge algae blooms every year. But, each Spring, we get a little break between ice-out and algae season. And, depending on certain climate conditions, …
Remember when songs like this used to mean something? Well, it’s Friday again and, if that doesn’t exactly mark the end of the work week the way it once used to, it does at least mean that it’s time for Water We Talking About? Kids have questions and we find answers. This week, Paul from …
Yesterday, the folks over at The Meat Eater blog posted an awesome article about the link between fish size and habitat featuring CFL alum, Jereme Gaeta. We thought readers of this blog would also be interested and they were kind enough to share. Enjoy! by Stephen Klobucar – Sam Rayburn. Okeechobee. Castaic. Erie. St. …
Once again, we’ve made it to another Friday! And that means it’s time for Water We Talking About? Kids have questions and we track down a scientist with an answer. Today Lukas asks about a certain critter most people associate with the oceans… The Question: Do we have freshwater jellyfish in Wisconsin? And, if so, …
This weekend, my family and I went on a drive. These days, any chance to leave the house while still practicing safe social distancing feels like a blessing and this drive felt especially so. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and hints of the lush, green landscape Wisconsin will soon become were everywhere – …
We realize we’ve all lost track of time as we continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve but, trust us, it’s Friday. And that means it’s time for Water We Talking About? Kids have questions and we track down a scientist with an answer. Today’s is a first – William and Luke sent a video of …
(A version of this post first appeared on the blog on May 18, 2017) As we wrote last week, our waters are warming here in Wisconsin (and, in fact, all across the Northern Hemisphere) and fish are on the move as they migrate to their spawning grounds. But those swarms of fishes are all under …
The idea is simple – kids have questions and we have scientists with answers. We’re all stuck working and studying from home, so (home)school is now in session! The Question: Sometimes the lake water looks like root beer. How does it get that way? Charlotte, Age 6 – Monona, WI The Answer: Hi Charlotte. Water …
Ah, it’s mid-April in Wisconsin and, right on cue, snow popped back up in the forecast and temperatures this week are going to struggle to get above freezing. Spring, it seems, is on hold for us land-dwelling types. But, in our rivers and lakes and even roadside ditches, the water is just fine for our …
The entire world is now a virtual classroom, so we launched this series as a way to help adults entertain their new kid co-workers! The idea is simple – kids have questions, we find the scientists who can give them an answer. We’ll let the kids take it from here – Homeschool is now in …