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Riese powers Monroe
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By Times staff
Published: Jul 19, 2010, 1:07 AM
MOUNT HOREB - Taylor Riese provided the offensive fireworks leading the Monroe Senior Legion baseball team to an 8-6 win over Mount Horeb in the regular season finale Sunday.

Riese went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs to spark Monroe. Riese had a three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning that sealed the victory.

"It was a fun night," Monroe coach Eric Losenegger said. "Everyone came up big. It was a good win for us."

Riese helped Monroe jump out to an early lead when he hit a solo home run to left in the first inning.

Mike Turek tripled in the second and scored on Mitch Marty's RBI double. Riese then followed with an RBI double.

Monroe and Mount Horeb were tied at 3 heading into the seventh. Kyle Cessna doubled and Turek was hit by a pitch. Marty then drove in Cessna with a double. That set the stages for Riese's three-run homer. Kramer Henning singled and Jon Elmer had an RBI single to cap the scoring.

Marty pitched 6 1/3 innings and gave up just two earned runs on eight hits.

Monroe will play Milton at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the first round of the regional tournament at Stoughton.
DNR announces 2025 rare species community-based science projects
Volunteers needed for survey efforts for threatened and endangered species
DNR
Published: Apr 2, 2025, 11:00 PM

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitats in 2025.

While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their time to survey for rare and endangered species. These volunteers, known as community scientists, do things including learning to distinguish the calls of the 12 different frog and toad species found in Wisconsin or finding and identifying rare plants.

The DNR seeks volunteers for the following projects:


Plants and Habitats:

●  State Natural Areas Volunteers

●  Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program


Invertebrates:

●  Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program

●  Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade

●  Wisconsin Mussel Monitoring Program


Other Animals:

●  Wisconsin Bat Program: Acoustic and Summer Roost Monitoring

●  Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey

●  Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program


“Volunteers support critical research and monitoring for many of Wisconsin’s rarest plant and animal species and provide an effective approach to managing invasive species,” said Owen Boyle, DNR species management section manager. “We’re immensely grateful for the hours they’ve dedicated to this often complex and detailed work. When we better understand how species populations are being impacted by threats like degraded habitat, disease and climate change, we can take action before they disappear from Wisconsin.”

In 2024, volunteers completed surveys and collected data in nearly every county in the state. Volunteer opportunities are available for everyone, regardless of initial skill level, science or nature experience or time availability. No matter who you are or where you are in Wisconsin, you can contribute to the management of our precious natural resources.

Learn more about these opportunities.


Other Ways To Help

Training, coordination and data analysis for these projects, along with many other activities to conserve rare species by department staff, are supported in part by the Endangered Resources Fund. Contributions to the Endangered Resources Fund come from income tax form donations, Endangered Resources license plates and individual gifts.

Learn more about the Endangered Resources Fund or donate.