Written by Caitlin Reinartz
Thursday, 09 January 2014
Living in Wisconsin, one can expect winters to be cold. Well, these last few days of frigid temperatures have tested even the hardiest Wisconsinites. I for one have been thanking my lucky stars for my fleece long johns and my wool sweaters, and I’ve been drinking more than my fair share of hot tea and coffee. Looking out of my window at our winter wonderland, I can’t help but wonder how our animal friends manage to keep themselves warm through the cold winter months. As we know, some hibernate, some migrate, and some don’t make it through the winter. Those that do stick around and survive make use of our coniferous trees for thermal cover and food. This month’s Native…