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Ripples 12/15/16

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineDecember 15, 2016

Suddenly it’s winter.  The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions.  The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many  more invasive plants were removed, and acres of land were … Continue reading →

Posted in Invasive plants, Native Plants, Uncategorized | Tagged buckthorn, holly, honeysuckle, invasives, restoration

Ripples 7/23/16

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 22, 2016

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It must be a…Moth? Written by Erica Groelle, Summer Naturalist Intern  In gardens throughout the Midwest, there is a type of moth that is often mistaken for a hummingbird, the hummingbird moth. This moth looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Moths, Native Plants | Tagged bee balm, clearwing moths, cocoon, hummingbird moths, phlox

Ripples 6/17/2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineJune 17, 2016

Beautiful flowers that are often given for gifts on Mother’s Day or other special events of spring, can actually be found right in your backyard. With the right habitat and care, orchids are native to Wisconsin with about 18 different … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, Fungus, Native Plants, Plants | Tagged fungi, orchids, rare, soil, symbiotic relationship, wildflowers

Ripples 4/21/16

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineApril 28, 2016

Spring is a time of renewal- plants and animals are stimulated to grow and reproduce, and people also feel the urge to cultivate.  Garden centers full of enticing plants spring up from asphalt parking lots, and we eagerly gather and … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants | Tagged lakeshore, land management, native trees, restoration

Ripples 3/31/16

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 31, 2016

As the snow melts, again, the forest floor once more emerges, and the plants and animals that rested under their frozen quilt can again see the light of day.  And be seen by us.  I’m always happy to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, mosses, Native Plants, Seasons, Spring | Tagged flowering plants, forest floor, mosses, spring

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