A number of years ago, when I was the assistant director here, I ran into a remarkable gal during the course of my work. She worked for the DNR as our county forester and helped Woodland Dunes with several projects, … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
The small and unnoticed play a large role in the functions of nature. I realize that is a theme we teach over and over, but it is a fact of which we naturalists are constantly reminded. Majestic large trees and … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Taking a walk through a prairie often feels magical, doesn’t it? In the summer months, flowers of a variety of colors, shapes, and textures carpet the prairie landscape. Fuzzy bumble bees buzz flower to flower. Colorful … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist To celebrate the week of Halloween, here is a spooky tale of things that glow in the dark… or should I say glow in the light? Lurking in the depths of muddy pond water, hiding under … Continue reading
Written by Sue Crowley, Land Manager It is a coldish and rainy day with the wind blowing; the daylight is waning and leaves are floating to ground. For many people these leaves are beautiful and a welcome show before winter … Continue reading