It is hard to imagine the potential impact of a piece of bare ground in the wintertime. That potential is hidden, waiting for a little encouragement both from the weather […]
Ripples 12/22/16
A couple of weeks ago we were still planting trees. One probably still could, but now that we’ve reached the solstice, Yule, and Christmas seasons we are preoccupied with other […]
Ripples 12/15/16
Suddenly it’s winter. The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions. The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many […]
Ripples11/24/16
Of all the holidays I think Thanksgiving is the one which makes the most sense to me. Many of the most important things in our lives can be overlooked in […]
Ripples 11/3/16
A few days ago, on a perfect fall morning, I was standing outside of the Nature Center with a fellow staff member discussing the upcoming day. As we talked, we […]
Ripples 10/20/16
On October 8, Woodland Dunes hosted a visit by a special group- the Wisconsin Young Birders Club. Led by a Madison high school student, Ryan Treves, the group arrived early […]
