#WildWednesday #Rudolph may have a red nose BUT deer have white tails and when alarmed, whitetails fan their ears and raise their tails, as though raising a white flag. This is a signal to other deer that danger is nearby.

"A Stand with a Plan" check out the most recent article published from GMFL Nat'l Forests fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…

With additional snow expected in the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service is looking forward to a successful snowmobile season and wants to encourage all riders to put safety first. #RecreateResponsibly fs.usda.gov/detail/gmfl/ne… USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Beech leaf disease has spread rapidly since it was detected in 2012. The map, updated with 2024 detections, shows when BLD was detected on a county level in the U.S and Canada. Read our BLD Pest Alert to learn more about the disease. usfs-public.app.box.com/v/CurrentPestA…

#MondayMotivation "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love." Linus Van Pelt

Staying well hydrated in the winter is equally important to staying hydrated during the summer months. It's easier to forget to drink water or non-caffeinated beverages in the winter but necessary to feel your best, especially when out recreating in the Superior NF!

Since 95', Chill Foundation has been aspiring to introduce young people to snowboarding & winter sports. That yr, the USDA FS built an ER Winter Sports Team to improve customer service & more. fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/deli… chill.org 📷: USDA FS image by Cecilia Reed

Happy National Missouri Day MarkTwain NF

Happy National Bird Day! The spruce grouse can be found in the northern forests of the Eastern Region. This bird has some fun folk names including fool hen, swamp partridge, and spotted grouse. Another name is mus-ko-de'-se based on the Chippewa name for this bird.

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Shawnee National Forest offices will be closed Monday, January 6.

The Huron Shores Ranger District will be conducting a pile burn on River Road in between Meade Road and Knuth Road, today, January 6, 2025. Residents and motorists may encounter smoke, fire personnel and heavy equipment in the area.

With the end of the holiday season, it is time to put away the decorations and dispose of the fresh cut Christmas tree. Many organizations have environmentally friendly options to reuse these Christmas trees. Forest Service Photo. To learn more, read fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home…

To honor the life of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Forest Service offices will be closed January 9th, 2025.

We appreciate all of our Law Enforcement & Investigations staff on National Law Enforcement Day.

The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region State Private, and Tribal Forestry Watershed Team will host an hour-long webinar Thursday, Jan. 16, to discuss ways to manage riparian forests before and after emerald ash borer arrives. fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/out-…

#TBT 1941 Cross-country skiing at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area on the Chippewa National Forest! (Shingobee chalet will be open Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9-3.) Photo: Bill Reid

Forest Legacy projects in NY & MN showcase the program’s spectrum of possibilities. One helps to create a new state forest; the other supports private forest owners protect ecologically important tracts. fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/deli… Photo NY Dept of Environmental Conservation

The Eastern Region offices are closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

The Eastern Region offices are closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day.

One hour webinar will discuss a brief history of Forest Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Maine Forest Service efforts in monitoring BMPs on April 17. Registration: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/29be3480…