One of the best parts of my job is sharing nature with young children. Practically everything is a new discovery and their reactions and questions fuel my love for what I do. A fuzzy bumble bee, a spider web sparkling … Continue reading
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Written by intern, Ariana Zimney When I was younger, I always had a yearning for seeking the world around me and learning as much as I could from it. From middle school summers spent playing in the woods behind my … Continue reading
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
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
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