A slow walk in the spring woods with Northland naturalist Larry Weber
The dean of Northland naturalists offers a lifetime of knowlege on how to appreciate nature s seasonal treasures, especially the little ones. 7:00 am, Apr. 3, 2021 ×
Larry Weber examines the catkins on an alder during a walk near Indian Point campground Monday, March 29, 2021. The stroll demonstrated how many of nature’s little treasures a slow pace and observant eye can reveal. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
Spring was exploding all along the St. Louis River estuary on a sunny, warm afternoon early this week.
Recently arrived Canada geese were honking madly at one another, vying for nesting areas. Trumpeter swans and mallards were back, too. Songbirds, chickadees mostly, were singing. Ring-billed gulls were making noise.