How Does Nature Cope with Wisconsin’s Unnaturally Warm Weather

People have been shedding their winter layers over the last few days, as spring-like temperatures have settled in Wisconsin. We’re used to meteorologists talking about occasional record high and low temperatures – but long stretches like this are less common.

Listen to Susan Bence’s interview with Field Station Director Jim Reinartz on NPR.

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