LARRY WEBER
Northland Nature: Edible ‘oyster’ fungi something to look out for
Mushroom growth in September is expected, but now, as we are going through October, they are waning. Mild temperatures have helped more to appear; we now have some fungi in the woods.
By Larry Weber , October 18, 2010
Northland Nature: Experience the fall drumming of the ruffed grouse
Budgeteer columnist Larry Weber will sign his latest book, “Webwood: Seasons of Life in the North Woods,” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 9, at Northern Lights Books & Gifts in Canal Park.
By Larry Weber , September 30, 2010
Weber writes of backyard adventures in ‘Webwood’
Budgeteer nature columnist and retired teacher Larry Weber gives a first-hand look at what you might be able to find in your backyard in his latest book: "Webwood."
By Lauren Lundeen , September 27, 2010
Northland Nature: In the fall foliage race, hawthorns lead the way
Anyone traveling in the Northland at this time will find it hard to not notice the tree leaf color.
By Larry Weber , September 16, 2010
Northland Nature: The darting darners of September electrify the Northland
Larry Weber will present “Those Fascinating Fungi” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, 835 W. College St. Free and open to the public.
By Larry Weber , September 05, 2010
Northland Nature: Goldenrods light up late August
Recent rains blended with sunlight and consistent, warmer-than-normal temperatures to produce luscious plant growths.
By Larry Weber , August 19, 2010
Northland Nature: Chanterelles light up the woods
Many are edible and choice, but others are not, and may be dangerous. A sought-after one that makes any mushroom consumer take note is the chanterelle.
By Larry Weber , August 13, 2010
Northland Nature: The early migration of shorebirds noteworthy
Warm temperatures, a garden that is producing and lots of flowers in bloom — this hardly seems like a time that we might observe migration among the local birds. But it is happening now, as it does every August.
By Larry Weber , August 09, 2010
Northland Nature: Hate spiders? Morning web watching still worthwhile
Though many spiders do not make webs, it is those snares that we are likely to see in the early-morning dew, mist and fog of August. We never realize how many there are until droplets settle on the threads and allow them to be seen.
By Larry Weber , July 29, 2010
Northland Nature: Basswood flowers are always a treat around here
This July, basswood flowers opened early, but many of the trees that I’ve been watching are also loaded with these tiny blossoms, especially those in the sunlight.
By Larry Weber , July 22, 2010
Northland Nature: Berries keep birds well fed (and hungry hikers happy)
It is nice to know that by picking and eating raspberries, I’m doing what nature has designed and that the berry season that we see now in late July will continue for weeks.
By Larry Weber , July 15, 2010
Northland Nature: Get out of the sun by checking out the ferns of the forest
Whatever their method of reproducing or size, these green plants are lush now and worth seeing while taking a walk in the shady woods of July.
By Larry Weber , July 08, 2010
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