Wonderfull Earth

In the spirit of the day, here are a couple links that are romantic in nature. Enjoy! Image: animalwhisperer.com Are you a serenader, or do you believe a little tough love goes a long way? Play eNature's Mating Game to see what species you most resemble in love. Compare your wild dates with these bizarre nature love stories  from the Nature Conservancy. Check out these cute animal couples from National Geographic. Despite the chill in the air, many species such as raccoons, minks, river otters, foxes, coyotes, and skunks are all taking time off from their mid-winter hunting to prowl for partners. Learn more  from eNature. Unlike many birds, who breed in the spring and summer, owls are looking for love during these long, cold nights -  check it out ! Read about more local bird bonding with this romantic tale from the International Crane Foundation. Stumped about what to give your mate? From perfume to silk to a romantic dinner, these BBC stories o...

Just a reminder : if you are looking for a fun and educational activity this weekend, join families and others at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's Black Earth Campus  this Sunday afternoon for Owl You Need Is Love !

   Join families and winter romantics next weekend at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center 's Black Earth Campus to celebrate this month's program, Owl You Need Is Love ! The event, from 1pm-3pm next Sunday, February 13, will celebrate the winter courtship of Wisconsin's owls, who spend the cold dark nights of winter concentrating on romance, and are some of the few animals to be sitting on a nest of eggs by Valentine's Day! At ALNC's Black Earth Campus (about 20 minutes west of Madison), your family will participate in an owl watching hike, learn about different owl calls, meet a live owl and participate in owl craft activities. Learn more about the event on ALNC's Nature Notes blog. See you there!