Today a bald eagle flew over the nature center, possibly one of the pair that nested just upstream from our preserve along the West Twin River. There are two eagle […]
Ripples 10-29-15
Last week one of our staff who lives on a farm near Maribel shared excitedly that she had seen a snowy owl in the field next to her home. Even […]
Ripples 10-08-15
The beautiful fall days of late have given us wonderful opportunities to explore outdoors. The forests and wetlands have been full of birds, wildflowers are still blooming, and now the […]
Ripples 10-01-15
We are now in the midst of one of the most important times of year for birds. It seems as though the warm September with south winds held back migration, […]
Ripples 9-16-15
Early fall is a special time in terms of wildlife and habitat. Animals are moving or preparing for winter, and plants are either storing energy and nutrients or producing fruit […]
Ripples 9-10-15
If one takes some time outdoors to observe and think, often one realizes that we are surrounded by so many fascinating creatures and behaviors. Little miracles of nature that if […]



