Cable Natural History Museum Wisconsin

South County Commentator 6/23

Telemark is sold. Hip Hip Hooray is all I can say.  Telemark has been such an important part of our local history, economy, and way of life.  We are so excited about the new possibilities to polish up one of the true jewels of our area.  We wish the best to the new owners; we appreciate the jobs, the facility, and the guests you will bring to our area.  We can't wait to see what unfolds in the next chapter in Telemark's storied tradition. The Cable UCC Annual Country Store will be held Thursday, June 23.  The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes, jams, jellies, noodles, baked goods, crafts and a large garage sale.  There will be a salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The cost for the luncheon is $10 and includes an all-you-can-eat salad bar, rolls, beverage and dessert.  The Cable Lions 4th of July Parade and picnic will be held Monday, July 4, starting at 11 a.m.  The picnic will follow at the Cable park includes food, beverages, games, bingo, lots of fun.  Fireworks at the park at dusk which is usually between 9:50-10 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade, contact Jane Benson at tjbenson@cheqnet.net for an entry form. Thursday, June 23, enjoy a Loon Pontoon on Lake Namakagon with the Cable Natural History Museum. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live while touring Lake Namakagon on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share entertaining and ecological stories illuminating the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Museum at 9 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited. Registration is required. $35 member/$40 non-member. Friday, June 24: A Toxic Tackle Swap.  Protect Wisconsin's water birds, raptors, and wildlife from lead poisoning by trading in your lead tackle for a non-toxic alternative. 10 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by the Namakagon Lake Association, Bayfield County Lakes Forum and others. Contact the Cable Natural History Museum for this weeks location (715) 798-3890 Have you ever wondered about the natural history, breeding season, extirpation of the species, and how we brought about the trumpeter swan's return to Wisconsin? An illustrated presentation with dozens of images and information on the recovery techniques, banding and collaring, migration, distribution and current status will start at 10:00 a.m.  This program is offered through the Wisconsin DNR and there is no charge.

Nature Watch, Cable Natural History Museum: Gray Jay

Friends of mine who are members of the Museum, suggested that the Canada, or gray jay was worth writing about, and after researching them more, I have to agree. Gray jays are residents of northern Wisconsin, but tend to be more common in more remote areas. They prefer habitats that include black or white spruce, or jack pine. It is believed that cold temperatures are a key requirement of habitat to ensure that these birds will survive. Gray jays have an amazing adaptation, the ability to use glands in their beak to secrete a mucous, or sticky saliva. Using their saliva they glue together groups of berries or other perishable food and wedge it into the bark of trees. The bird is preferential to certain tree species simply because the bark is designed with scales that hold the food better. The colder temperatures mixed with antibacterial properties of the trees work to keep the food from spoiling. The jays will cache thousands of food objects during the summer for their winter use. During the warm months, gray jays eat beetles, wasps, caterpillars, grasshoppers, or other insects or arthropods. They also eat small rodents, nestling birds, eggs, berries and fruit. They have even been observed eating fungi and slime molds. Sometimes they will eat their prey live. Gray jays also have been observed feeding on engorged ticks off of moose. However, what happens after they leave the nest is a surprise. At first, the siblings huddle together to share their warmth, but five weeks out of their nest they begin to fight, and the dominant youth will push the siblings out of their territory. The “boss” juvenile will then stay with their parents through the next winter, learning, being protected, and benefiting from adult food supplies. The “brothers” and “sisters” then experience a mortality rate of 80%, most of them dying by fall. For over 42 years, the Museum has served as a guide and mentor to generations of visitors and residents interested in learning to better appreciate and care for the extraordinary natural resources of the region. The Museum invites you to visit its facility and exhibit, On Lake Owen: The Art of Walter Bohl, in Cable at 13470 County Highway M. Or find us on the web at www.cablemuseum.org, discover us on Facebook, or at our blogspot, http://cablemuseumnaturewatch.blogspot.com/ to learn more about our exhibits and programs.

VJAA, Vincent James Associates Architects

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