Our Rare Witness Tree

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Henry Ford's Model T was still seven years away. The Wright Brothers hadn't flown. Women couldn't yet vote. World War I was over a decade in the future. And a young eastern white pine was taking root at the corner of Birch Bluff and Eureka North.

Success: Speaking up Works!

Over the past year, 15 residents have presented 6 major topics to Shorewood City Council members. These residents have made a positive impact: Which means the city council is paying closer attention to public input. You can be heard too!

Residents Raise Concerns About Pending Development

The Eureka Neighborhood Association has asked SCA to publish this article. It explains their concerns for a new development known as Watten Ponds 2, and their frustrations with the city’s process used to gather public feedback.

Pando: The Quaking Aspen Titan

Aspens, known for brilliant shades of gold and yellow, create some of the most stunning fall foliage displays. Anyone who enjoys the beauty of quaking aspens may be a fan of “Pando,” a massive clonal colony of a single male quaking aspen located in south-central Utah.

Purple Creeping Bellflower: So Pretty-So Invasive!

Purple creeping bellflower is an invasive plant from central and southern Europe, west Asia, and the Caucasus. It will easily take over a garden and choke out other plants.

A New Invader in Town: Wild Parsnips

The MnDNR says “Invasive species are species that are not native to Minnesota and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Wild parsnips are one of the latest “invasives” to show up in the region.

The Zone 4 Clover Lawn Experimentplan

Sometimes there are certain areas of the lawn that constantly cry for maintenance. Traditional bluegrass lawns demand food, water, temperate weather and are disease prone. One local resident has researched alternatives and starting in the drought of 2023, is experimenting with perennial white mini-clover in a contained area.

Taking Action on Buckthorn

Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard

The Benefits of Conifers

Planting a tree can provide many benefits to the environment and overall quality of life. Trees are typically divided into two main groups, deciduous and coniferous. In the summer, all of our plants help to keep the air around us safer and cleaner. In the winter, while many trees and plants are hibernating, conifers continue their good work.

Shorewood Citizen Advocates

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