Greetings from frosty Long Lake! I hope all of you started your holiday season off with a good Thanksgiving. As I said in my last post winter is here, but I didn't think it would come at us like it has. The temperatures have been downright chilly and it seems like it has snowed non-stop for the last two weeks. I am beginning to wonder if December got skipped and we went right to January!? Currently we have around 8" of snow on the ground here at Long Lake and they are predicting a another possible 4"-6" for this coming weekend. The bright side of all this snow early is our schools and others are getting a chance to cross- country ski and snowshoe.
The deer continue to show themselves around campus and one of the staff out with a group spotted a large porcupine in one of its winter haunts. Many winter birds are making there appearance at our feeders as well. This time also makes great opportunities for tracking with all of the snow. It is always fun to see what has been out and about and left its tracks behind to find.
We continue to have schools come to visit leading up to the Christmas break. In the last week or so, Dayton and Eden Prairie have sent students for their annual Long Lake Experience. They all enjoyed the snow and fun activities that come with it.
This is about all for now. Stay warm and enjoy the new winter wonderland around us! Until next time-Todd
...News of Nature and Happenings at Long Lake Conservation Center
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