by Nancy Nabak Communications Coordinator Just days ago, the US Fish & Wildlife Service declared the Ivory-billed woodpecker extinct. The gravity of this concept, the emotion that braids itself into the question, “Why didn’t we conserve its habitat earlier?” And … Continue reading
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By Jeni Klein, Habitat Manager Autumn is in the air. Monarchs have been migrating in large numbers along the lakeshore, headed to the overwintering grounds in Mexico. Maple trees are starting to show off brilliant orange leaves. The nights … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist This past Saturday I had the privilege of representing Woodland Dunes during the grand opening of the Henry’s Wetland Restoration Project, and I was completely blown away by not only how well the project is … Continue reading
By Nancy Nabak, Communications Coordinator I felt brave yesterday. I took a hike in the forest, where the mosquitos are mean, and the numbers are plenty, but I’m so glad I did. For my courage, I was rewarded with an … Continue reading
Ripples From the Dunes by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator I usually expect the kids to be home around the middle of May. For the most part, they’re usually on time. It’s not college they’re migrating from – it’s South America. … Continue reading