During our summer work in the preserve, surveying wildlife or restoring habitat, we try to be aware of the creatures and plants which reside here. We don’t regard them as curiosities- they are living beings and we are in their … Continue reading
Category Archives: Plants
As I write this the world is preparing for another Packers game. As I look outside around our headquarters it seems that the football team chose very appropriate colors for their season. Right now, goldenrods are in their glory, or … Continue reading
The other day I was driving over a bridge in Two Rivers and was surprised to see the surface of the lower West Twin covered with a light green haze of algae. I was also told that the East Twin … Continue reading
Autumn is probably the busiest time in our preserve. One might think that with the growing season behind us, things would settle down. In truth, September through November brings hundreds of children visiting for field trips, and hundreds of acres … Continue reading
As I think about it, the land seems to first wake up in springtime in the forest, starting with the wildflowers that erupt from the ground in shades of white, lavender, pink, and yellow. Their life and color seem to … Continue reading