Regional

Why the excitement about finding something uncommon, for the first time?

So uncommon is Dendrothele nivosa, it doesn’t have a common name. If one were to be made up, it might be snow on the bark, or splattered paint fungus.

Travel along any country roads in Wisconsin and one is bound to come across a vestige of education from days gone by.

Thanksgiving will be different this year because COVID-19 is spreading out of control.

“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”— Germany Kent

Eastern white pine trees are all about cones. Pollen cones, usually tiny, in clusters and near the bottom of a tree, have shed their pollen and fallen from the pine. Some of that pollen was carried by wind to equally tiny seed cones, usually positioned near the tree tops.

Due to concerns about the pandemic, those who need to visit Sauk County buildings are asked to call ahead or arrange a meeting with the person or department they require.

People can visit the website, co.sauk.wi.us, for phone numbers and email addresses.

"You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let's give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend." ― Bob Ross