Brady's Rocks
Posts related to work at Brady's Rocks
Hartland Marsh
Posts and Activities related to The Hartland Marsh
The Fen at Scuppernong Springs
I always thought the Scuppernong Springs was a jewel — a “World Class” site — as retired DNR Naturalist Ron … Continue reading
The Hillside Springs Revealed
In case you were wondering why The Buckthorn Man got so upset about the sweetheart deal the Village of Hartland … Continue reading
Hartland’s TIF District Shell Game
This is the most difficult post I have ever written; the story is complicated and sorely disappoints me. I realized … Continue reading
Watercress River
The Scuppernong River was beginning to remind me of a shaggy dog in desperate need of a trim. Watercress blanketed … Continue reading
Ottawa Lake Fen SNA
Posts and Activities related to the Ottawa Lake Fen State Natural Area
Weeding 9/11
The Buckthorn Man and I are 9/11 Truthers. I go back and forth in my head between the reality that … Continue reading
The Garden of Weed’in
I always wondered what it would be like to capsize a canoe in the middle of a windswept lake and … Continue reading
The Curse of Garlic Mustard
Once you know a thing, there is no unknowing it. Unfortunately for me, I became aware of the negative impact … Continue reading
Wisconsin DNR: Super Mow Champs
Time was running out at The Marsh. Since I punted back in 2011, the Buckthorn’s offense had rallied back to … Continue reading
Restorations
Projects where my focus has been restoration
Return to My Shangri-La
One of the perks The Buckthorn Man gets for cutting brush in the Kettle Moraine is free camping at Ottawa … Continue reading
Fighting the Good Fight
Buckthorn is resilient, stubborn and persistent — kind of like The Buckthorn Man! I’ve been watching the buckthorn stumps resprouting … Continue reading
Renovating The Springs
Hello again. It’s been a while since we last heard from The Buckthorn Man. I’ve been laying low, or maybe … Continue reading
Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail
Posts and activities related to the Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail
The Fen at Scuppernong Springs
I always thought the Scuppernong Springs was a jewel — a “World Class” site — as retired DNR Naturalist Ron … Continue reading
Weeding 9/11
The Buckthorn Man and I are 9/11 Truthers. I go back and forth in my head between the reality that … Continue reading
The Garden of Weed’in
I always wondered what it would be like to capsize a canoe in the middle of a windswept lake and … Continue reading
The Hillside Springs Revealed
In case you were wondering why The Buckthorn Man got so upset about the sweetheart deal the Village of Hartland … Continue reading
State Natural Areas
Posts related to volunteering at Wisconsin's State Natural Areas
The Secrets of Bluff Creek West
Thanks for following the adventures of The Buckthorn Man! I’ve been keeping a relatively low profile lately compared to the … Continue reading
Bluff Creek Rendezvous
Aficionados of the Kettle Moraine converged at the Bluff Creek State Natural Area this past Saturday to continue clearing the … Continue reading
I Am The Buckthorn Man 