By Sue Crowley, executive director “Deck the hall with boughs of holly… Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! “ American Holly and European or English Holly have […]
Ripples 12/5/24
By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A few weeks ago, I was walking outside just after dusk when I heard a loud series of hoots. It was the stereotypical owl song […]
Ripples 11/27/24
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist It’s that time of year again when the spotlight is on those once “extinct,” gobbling, snood-covered birds. Wait – what? Wild turkeys. It was only recently […]
Ripples 11/21/24
By Max Kornetzke, habitat manager Only recently have I really started to appreciate the beauty our winters have to offer. I used to view it as an uncomfortable nuisance and […]
Ripples 10/31/24
By Sue Crowley, executive director Happy Halloween Ripples Readers! This year’s Halloween is turning out to be wet and overcast with plenty of winds blowing the leaves through open areas, […]
Ripples 10/24/24
By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator With Halloween around the corner, I am reminded of some of the creepy, crawly creatures that live in our homes. There is one critter that […]

