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Ripples 1/25/18

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 25, 2018

With February around the corner, there are now definite indications of the coming spring season.  Although wildlife are still prepared for the cold, there are subtle differences all around us compared to the state of things a month ago. Field … Continue reading →

Posted in Courtship, Forest, Spring | Tagged nesting, spring, transition, winter

Ripples 5/4/17

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMay 5, 2017

Simply put, I think there are hidden treasures in the natural world just waiting to be found.  And I don’t use the term symbolically- I think there are many things often overlooked that should literally be treasured. This time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, Native Plants | Tagged invasives, natives, pollinators, shade

Ripples 8/25/16

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineAugust 25, 2016

I am fortunate to have two daughters and a son who enjoy being outdoors.  They’re not children anymore – the youngest is in college now – but we’ll always enjoy sharing nature with them.  I’m especially lucky that before going … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Forest, Fungus, Northern species, Plants | Tagged birds, camping, northern plants, wilderness

Ripples 6/17/2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineJune 17, 2016

Beautiful flowers that are often given for gifts on Mother’s Day or other special events of spring, can actually be found right in your backyard. With the right habitat and care, orchids are native to Wisconsin with about 18 different … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, Fungus, Native Plants, Plants | Tagged fungi, orchids, rare, soil, symbiotic relationship, wildflowers

Ripples 4/28/16

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineApril 28, 2016

We live in an imperfect world.  Or rather, what we see as imperfection is actually the way things should be sometimes. A forest is a complicated place.  There are hundreds, or thousands, or if you include the soil hundreds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, Uncategorized | Tagged birds, fungi, Habitat, soil, trees, wood

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