Lawn to Meadow – Part I

Lawn to Meadow – Part I

by | Aug 27, 2020 | Featured, General

Manicured Lawns – A Brief History The concept of closely cut, well-kept grass areas in gardens premiered in the 1700s in England and France.  The amount of maintenance required by these new garden features kept them strictly in the realm of the rich.  Thomas...
Bramfeld Cottage: A Love Story

Bramfeld Cottage: A Love Story

by | Aug 11, 2020 | Featured, Interviews

I knew when I started this blog that I wanted to include interviews, specifically of people who have lived here, or have been coming to Lake Maxinkuckee, for a long time.  When I started asking around for names, one that kept coming up was Agnes Bramfeld.  ...
The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone

by | Jun 29, 2020 | Water Quality, Watershed

With all the other crisis in the news this year, it’s easy to ignore what is continuing to happen in the Gulf of Mexico.  The annual Gulf of Mexico dead zone is primarily caused by excess nutrient pollution from human activities in urban and agricultural areas...
Interview: Jim Sturman

Interview: Jim Sturman

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Interviews

I started this job with the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council last fall.  I was fortunate to step into a position that was already running quite well.  One reason for that is the leadership and continuity provided by the LMEF Board of Directors and Jim...
What is Wrong with the Sycamore Trees?

What is Wrong with the Sycamore Trees?

by | Jun 8, 2020 | General, Watershed

Summer has finally arrived!  After a long, cold, wet spring, warm temperatures are here.  And along with the warm temps come the green trees.  All except the Sycamores.  Have you noticed that they look dead?  They don’t seem to have as many leaves, or any large leaves...