Ah, Spring. There is nothing more satisfying to me than planting- flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs- anything. Not that I have any great skill at it, and I know I don’t have the artistic eye of a landscape designer by any … Continue reading
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Written by Jennifer Powell, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator April 22, 2015 marked the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is a relatively young holiday. Older than myself but younger than my parents, for some it stands as … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning The recent mild days seem to foster not only migration but other summer preparations as well, for wildlife as well as people. Ospreys have returned to their nest platform and are finding and carefully decorating their nest … Continue reading
Written by Jennifer Powell, Land Management Coordinator at Woodland Dunes Prairies often stir up images of vast grassland, buffalo, and an undisturbed natural landscape. We often hear how people are the cause of change in the land and the environment … Continue reading
This past (hopefully past) winter with sparse snow cover made some management activities possible, but planning for the coming season is crucial for habitat restoration. This involves evaluating existing conditions, lining up work crews, and ordering supplies and native plants … Continue reading