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Category Archives: Lakeshore

Ripples 6/13/19

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineJune 12, 2019

With the onset of summer and all that goes with it, it’s good to remind ourselves of the life around us and be grateful for it. Even if it includes mosquitoes.  Here are my top 10 reasons that summer on … Continue reading →

Posted in Lakeshore | Tagged birds, cool air, dragonflies, forest, grateful, migratory highway

Ripples 2/8/18

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 9, 2018

This community is full of potential.  To be sure, there is already much to be appreciated and enjoyed: outstanding natural attributes, wonderful people, and many effective businesses.  A solid groundwork has been laid, even though it is not always appreciated.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Lakeshore | Tagged bird migration, native plantings, restoration

Ripples 12/14/17

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Jessica JohnsrudDecember 14, 2017

This article was written by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator. Attached photo of Lake Michigan taken by Jessica Johnsrud I recently moved to a new neighborhood and it has been a pleasure getting acquainted with the area. Almost every morning and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lakeshore | Tagged Bald Eagles, non-human neighbors, opossum, starlings

Ripples 6/29/17

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineJune 30, 2017

Written by Jake Gostisha, Woodland Dunes summer intern  A recent trip to the Manitowoc Lakefront Birding Area, also known as the containment facility, brought forth the beauty of summer. Jim Knickelbine, the Woodland Dunes director, and myself made a trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Lakeshore | Tagged american white pelicans, Manitowoc harbor, purple martins

Ripples 3/2/17

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 3, 2017

A couple of weeks ago Dr. Kerry Trask gave a wonderful program at the Lester Library about the native people of our area.  He spoke about how indigenous people were drawn to this area by the resources it offered, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Lakeshore, Seasons | Tagged lakeshore, native people, resources, seasons
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