“Jumping Worm” – Amynthas spp.

Amynthas species, invasive earthworms from temperate regions of Asia, were found in limited areas near the Visitor Center in fall 2013. Commonly called “jumping worms” or “crazy worms,” Amynthas have since been found elsewhere in Wisconsin, primarily in urban areas. What can you do and how to identify them are topics addressed in this article.

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“What Happened to You?”

Anyone interested in how childhood trauma impacts brain development, and how all of us can help create a resilient, healing community, is welcome to join these conversations. Books are now available for checkout at the Brewer Public Library.

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African Swine Fever Action Week Webinar Schedule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to join us September 13-17 for daily webinars to learn more about African swine fever and its global spread. As well as actions APHIS is taking to safeguard the United States, and biosecurity measures you can implement now to protect the U.S. herd.

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USDA Urges Public to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

August is a good time to check over your trees on your property. Invasive insects like to start making their homes in the trees. So August has been deemed the ‘Tree Check Month’. One such invasive insect is the Asian Longhorned Beetle and this is how to watch for, detect, and help get rid of it.

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Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms

What does your play area on the farm look like? Is there a clear line between the play area and the busy farm areas? What do you look for? Large equipment and livestock, coupled with a child’s curiosity, can lead to a tragic incident. Therefore, it is important to create a play area for children that is both fun and safe with a physical barrier separating it from the busy, active workplace of the farm. All these questions and more are answered by Jana Davidson, Education Content Specialist, Progressive Agriculture Foundation.

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