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Ripples 3/9/17

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 24, 2017

This article was written by Mikayla Opichka, Woodland Dunes education intern and student at Silver Lake College. When I feel upset or overwhelmed, I love going for a nature walk, listening to the birds singing and the sounds of crunching … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Outdoor Play | Tagged biophilia, curiosity, nature, outdoors

Ripples 10/20/16

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 31, 2016

 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 and found the Lakeshore to be a cool, blustery place … Continue reading →

Posted in birding, Birds, Education | Tagged birding, conservation, migration, young birders

Ripples 5/12/16

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineMay 12, 2016

Woodland Dunes seems to come alive this time of year, not only in terms of wildlife but, people as well.  One of the best aspects of working in a nature center is meeting people who are genuinely interested in living … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Education, Uncategorized | Tagged bird-banding, birds, migration, students, tongue, woodpecker

Ripples 12-24-15

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Jessica JohnsrudDecember 28, 2015

They’ve been making a mess in my yard. Pinecones carpet the grass and snippets of spruce branches lay strewn about. It seems as if they are always throwing temper tantrums, stamping their feet and flicking their tails in disapproval as … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Plants, Seasons, Wildlife, winter

Ripples 11-26-15

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Jessica JohnsrudDecember 23, 2015

Last Saturday evening, my husband and I decided to go out on a “wild” date. We packed binoculars, hats, gloves and warm jackets and drove to the Southeastern part of Calumet County. Our destination was the Killsnake Wildlife Area. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, owls, Wildlife

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