Healthy trout streams need healthy wetlands
What do isolated wetlands have to do with trout habitat? A lot!
Identifying frogs and toads by their calls
Is your wetland home to frogs or toads? Spring is a great time to get out to listen for these amphibians. Male frogs and toads, like male songbirds, advertise their presence to females by singing or “calling”. Also like songbirds, each species has a...Six amphibian species you can find in Wisconsin
Hearing frog calls is an enjoyable spring pastime in Wisconsin’s wetlands. Here are six frog species to look for in Wisconsin, with ID tips from Dreux Watermolen of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Chorus frog Easily heard but often difficult to...
The frog chorus in Wisconsin’s wetlands
Spring means the return of frog calls to Wisconsin’s wetlands. Learn what to listen and look for to identify various species.
Ephemeral ponds: Seasonal habitat for wildlife
Vernal ponds are some of the most interesting wetland types in Wisconsin. Learn about these wetlands and how you can care for them.