The joy of fall harvest is both satisfying and comforting, as it has been for people here for thousands of years. Bringing in crops from our gardens is part of that, each year yielding sustenance for the coming season. In … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
By Ariana Zimney, summer intern “Leave No Trace” principles really can be a simple change while out exploring. Some people are not aware of its positive reinforcements to treating nature with kindness and gratitude, nor do they realize the large … Continue reading
by Davin Dahl, summer intern While on an early morning run, I looked to my left toward the West Twin River. Gliding over the surface of the river was a pair of Great Blue Herons. The smoothness of their movements … Continue reading
by Ben Schiltz, summer intern Much of the work done at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve is focused on restoring and preserving the vital swale habitats near the lake Michigan shoreline. This includes managing the wetlands devastated by the … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, summer intern The burr oak is a dominant tree of oak savanna biomes that are more frequently found in the southwestern part of Wisconsin. Around Northeastern Wisconsin you are more likely to see a burr oak in … Continue reading