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Faville Prairie Brush Mowing Project September 30, 2018
In addition to the 1,200-acre property in Madison, Arboretum staff manage eleven properties throughout Wisconsin that are owned by the University of Wisconsin Board of… Read more
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Herrick Selected as an “Invader Crusader” June 28, 2018
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council has recognized Arboretum ecologist Brad Herrick as a 2018 Invader Crusader. The awards are presented to… Read more
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Asian Jumping Worms: What We Know March 30, 2018
Ecologist Brad Herrick spoke to Margaret Roach about jumping worms for her “A Way to Garden” podcast, which is produced by Robin Hood Radio in… Read more
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Research Update: What Are We Learning about Jumping Worms? January 31, 2018
Invasive jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) continue to be a hot topic in the media, at local garden clubs and plant sales, and in the research… Read more
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No damage to vegetation by jumping worms shown yet, but invasion is still new January 19, 2018
There’s no known way to eradicate the invasive species called “jumping worms” when they make their way into a large area, a UW–Madison Arboretum ecologist… Read more
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Invasive Worms Spreading in Arboretum Forests, Limited Effects So Far January 12, 2018
Despite Asian jumping worms’ known appetite for leaf litter and tendency to change soil nutrients, researchers found limited evidence of changes to vegetation in areas… Read more
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Land Care Report: Skunk Cabbage Wetlands and Wingra Woods Clearing January 3, 2018
In the eastern part of Wingra Woods, along the western edge of Arboretum Drive, a brush-clearing project is underway in a little-known management unit called… Read more
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Citizen scientists scour Madison area for invasive jumping worms September 15, 2017
“From Fitchburg to Governor’s Island and Monona to Middleton, teams of volunteers dispersed across the Madison area Sept. 10 in search of small, pink, wriggling… Read more
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Restoration Team Leaders: Core Members of the Community June 29, 2017
Restoration team leaders are some of the unsung heroes of the Arboretum. For the last 25 years, year-round, in all kinds of weather conditions, at… Read more
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Gardening with Native Plants: Legumes in Summer Gardens June 29, 2017
In July, many members of the pea or bean family (Fabaceae) bloom or are in fruit in our prairie and savanna gardens. Some species are welcome,… Read more
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Digging Deeper: Several Invasive Species Posing Big Threat to Wisconsin's Ecosystem June 28, 2017
Arboretum ecologist Brad Herrick talks with WKOW’s Nick Buffo about the invasive jumping worm (Amynthas spp.) for a segment on invasive species in Wisconsin. See… Read more
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Jumping Worms: The Creepy, Damaging Invasive You Don’t Know October 31, 2016
“Disturb a jumping worm and it’s like a nightcrawler on steroids: It violently writhes on the forest floor, recalling a snake in a bad horror… Read more
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Worming Their Way into Wisconsin: Invasive "Jumping Worms" Could Damage Habitat October 6, 2016
“When local gardeners turn over a spade of soil, they’re usually happy to find an earthworm or two. While these familiar worms were brought over… Read more
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Voracious Asian Jumping Worms Strip Forest Floor and Flood Soil with Nutrients September 9, 2016
“Gardeners tend to look at earthworms as good helpers that break down fallen leaves and other organic matter into nutrients plants can use. “But not… Read more