By Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes’ Education Coordinator One of the greatest pleasures of my job is sharing nature with young children. For many of the kids attending field trips at Woodland Dunes, this is their first experience spending time in … Continue reading
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Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator It’s about that time of year when clouds of winged ants can be observed flying in the sky or crawling over the sidewalks. This amazing sight, called “flying ant day,” occurs in … Continue reading
As the Education Coordinator, I often ask younger children to use their “tools” when we are exploring the trails in the preserve. As adults, we take these tools for granted, but our eyes, ears, nose and hands can help us … Continue reading
Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator During the late spring, I start to spend more time outdoors around sunset I enjoy this time of day because many animals are heading to bed, yet many are just waking. Part of my job at … Continue reading
Sandhill Cranes are among the largest birds in Wisconsin, but imagine just how enormous they must appear through the eyes of a young child. Cranes are intriguing to watch and even though they don’t speak English, we can learn a … Continue reading