Late summer is a season of abundance. Birds, butterflies, wildflowers, mosquitoes- so many things seem to be at their peak now. For gardeners of either the cultivated or wild variety, the proof of their efforts is on display, and I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Native Plants
Written by Kelly Herfendal, Woodland Dunes summer education intern The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and here at Woodland Dunes there is new life making its way forth now that spring is over. The House Finch and … Continue reading
By Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator for Woodland Dunes It looks like an alien or possibly something that would have been featured in the “Little Shop of Horrors” movie, but it’s not alien. In fact, it’s quite native and great fodder … Continue reading
Thanksgiving On a November walk, the woods and waters of the Lakeshore seem so different. The air is crisp and so are the leaves underfoot, and instead of a hundred bird songs there are much less – chickadees, some house … Continue reading
As the reality of the fall season sets in, there is much to be enjoyed. At the Nature Center, groups of children visit daily, being taught by our naturalists, staff and volunteers. Sometimes they are little angels, sometimes they are … Continue reading