On this Memorial Day, I am thankful, as always, to the many who sacrificed their well-being and lives for the freedom we enjoy in this greatest country in the world.
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I am also thankful and excited to hear from Whimzy (Linda Ziobro) that the Lilypad Picnic is back. It is a highlight of the year to see and talk with Lily Fans at this uniting event put on by the Northwoods Bear Foundation. Thank you, Whimzy!
2023 Lilypad Picnic (click to visit website)
Here are words from Whimzy herself on how to sign up: “The Lilypad Picnic is returning to an in-person picnic once again, this year! The dates will be July 21-23. For more information, and to purchase your tickets, please visit the Lilypad Picnic's website at www.lilypadpicnic.com; or Facebook page, Lilypad Picnic FAN PAGE, at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394411520624410. On either of these links you will find more information as well as a link to the store. If anyone has further questions, please feel free to contact us at
On KBJR-TV, it was good to see Scott and our bears regarding the close forest fire that had us worried but ready as is shown here: https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2023/05/29/north-american-bear-center-reacts-wildfire-near-facility-saturday.
Then, just now, a woodchuck stopped by to claim his share of the bear (and wildlife) food and watch me aim the camera at him through the window. Thank you woodchuck.
Thank you for all you do,
Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center