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Flower baskets celebrate 25 years in Red Wing

Red Wing’s iconic flower baskets will return to the streets of downtown today, marking the 25th anniversary of blooms around town.So in honor of 25 years of flower baskets, here are 25 facts about the program, with information courtesy of Noontime Kiwanis and the city of Red Wing.•This year there will be 238 baskets hung throughout town.•The baskets are created and maintained through collaborative efforts among the city of Red Wing, Noontime Kiwanis, Hallstrom’s Florist & Greenhouse, Sargent’s Nursery and many volunteers.•Red Wing’s flower basket program is mirrored after a similar program in Victoria, British Columbia.•The flower program was initiated primarily by Phil Revoir and Henry Sorenson.•The concept started out as custom-made metal flower boxes in 1989.•There were 24 flower baskets in the pilot project in 1990.•Bob Lewis of Sargent’s Nursery designed the first local flower basket•In 1991, the first year of the full flower basket program, there were 202 baskets placed throu... http://www.republican-eag

Secret love life of birds | Part 2

U-shaped flight pattern, while male red-winged blackbirds display their bright red wing patches to defend their territory. Feeding: Sharing food is a common part of bird courtship. A male may bring a morsel to the female, which shows her that he can not only find food but is willing to share it. Northern cardinals are well known for this behavior. Dancing: This ritual can take many forms such as wing flaps, head dips and fancy footwork. In many species, the male will dance for his female, while in others both dance. Mistakes during the dance show inexperience and most likely would not lead to successful mating. Nest building: Some birds attract a mate by showing off their building skills. Constructing nests before the female arrives is a way for males to claim territory and show the female the nesting areas they can defend. They may also decorate the nest with pebbles, moss, flowers or even litter to make it more eye-catching. The female may then choose the nest she prefers or she may still build her own. If you have any questions about feeding or attracting birds, email me at wbuwausau@gmail.com or give me a call at 715-298-3140. Happy birding! Lori Schubring is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Rib Mountain. Read or Share this story: http://wdhne.ws/1X18G5n ... http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/life/2016/02/02/secret-love-life-birds-part-2/79699374/