Wisconsin Phenology Calendar Now Available

The Wildlife Phenology Calendar (G3846) will be available for purchase next week. Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life-cycle events in nature that are influenced by climate and seasonal change, such as wildlife emerging from hibernation, birds nesting or migrating, and flowers blooming. This year's calendar focuses on plants and animals featured in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac. You can order next week on the Learning Store. We're also featuring other publications related to phenology on the Learning Store's home page this week. 

Wisconsin's Waters 2011 Calendar Available

This year's calendar features a small sampling of the many means of enjoying Wisconsin's waters.

In the main picture, Lorenzo M. Newman, a wealthy entrepreneur from Chippewa Falls, poses in suit and tie with his catch, a sizeable muskie. Details abound in this picture. A closer look at the boat reveals a small stack of wood used for feeding the steam-powered engine, an oar and fishing pole stored on top of the canvas awning, a small electric lightbulb dangling near the center, cushioned seats for passengers, and a carved wooden owl mounted on the front.

The second photo, taken around 1905 on the shores of Lake Delavan, is of four youngsters seeking shade beneath a beautiful old canoe.

For just $5.00 (plus shipping and handling), you will receive the 22 x 28-inch calendar rolled in a tube, or stop by Map Sales to purchase your copies.

To order copies of the calendar, call 608/263.7389 or visit the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey at 3817 Mineral Point Road, Madison, Wisconsin 5370-5100.