Habitats of North Dakota

09/10/2026

West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. If you are in or near an area of standing water, use insect repellant or cover your body to prevent a bite.

First West Nile-related death of 2026 reported. DETAILS: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/09/10/first-west-nile-related-death-2026-reported/

09/09/2026

Its a velvet time of year. Male deer antlers grow in the summer with an outer substance called velvet. The velvet gives the antlers a fuzzy or velvety appearance. When antlers are done growing, the velvet dries and rubs off revealing fully grown new antlers!

09/08/2026

We've got bears in Northeastern North Dakota. If you are hiking in the area, you may see signs of bears. Bears eat insects and will often tear apart tree stumps in search of a meal. Have you ever seen bear sign?

08/27/2026

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Emerald ash borer detected in Bismarck https://www.ndda.nd.gov/news/emerald-ash-borer-detected-bismarck

08/25/2026

Want to do something directly for habitat? Check this out!

HANDS-ON HABITAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN SHEYENNE NATIONAL GRASSLAND

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday? Help restore wildlife habitat in the Sheyenne National Grassland by volunteering with Pheasants Forever and other partners for a Hands-on Habitat project.

Date: August 29
Time: 8:30 AM (CST)
Where: Meet at Jorgen’s Hollow Campground and carpool to the project site.

Volunteers will work together to remove old fences. All tools, some PPE, and lunch/refreshments will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own work gloves and additional fencing tools.

Make a difference, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow conservationists!

Details/registration/directions: https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/habitat-workday-sheyenne-national-grasslands/0e50c615-5379-4142-931a-74f4cb9ccfa0

More questions? Contact the Sheyenne Ranger District Office: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/dpg/offices/sheyenne-ranger-district

08/24/2026

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As summer turns to fall, lakes begin to change too. 🍂

Cooling temperatures and less sunlight affect what’s happening beneath the surface, and as the water cools, it begins to mix.

Learn more about how seasonal changes affect our lakes:https://deq.nd.gov/publications/wq/3_wm/ndwaterarticles/2021-07_NDWATER_Lakes.pdf

08/21/2026

Ever see what looks like a pinecone on a willow? These develop when a midget lays their eggs and the gaul or pinecone forms. Young midges emerge and the willow tree is unharmed.

08/19/2026

Today is National Photography Day. Go outside and take a picture of something habitat related and post below. Please name your habitat! Hanlbitat: Badlands with small stream

08/18/2026

Are you in need of new Habitats of North Dakota curriculum classroom materials? If so, send me a DM or email at [email protected]. Remember to include quantity and mailing address. Habitats materals are always available at no charge.