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Ripples 8/18/22

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineAugust 18, 2022

As we creep into late summer, insects become more and more an important part of the landscape.  On warm days cicadas now sing from the trees, and at night more and more crickets sing as well. Color and sound are … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged American, bees, bumblebees, eastern, lemon cuckoo, rusty patched

Ripples 6/23/22

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Nancy NabakJune 23, 2022

Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator They aren’t normally considered caped heroes, but our pollinators are just that. Heroes. This week is National Pollinator Week and we’re happy to be celebrating our tiny-sized eco-celebrities. Pollinators, unfortunately, are decreasing in population … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged bees, butterfly garden, decline, dependence, economy, Pollinator Week

Ripples 5/6/21

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Jessica JohnsrudMay 6, 2021

 by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Recently I was weeding outside and noticed a couple of fuzzy black and yellow insects flying low to the ground. I initially thought they were bumblebees, but upon further inspection, I realized they were mining … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged ground, mining bee, spring, tunnel, vibrate

Ripples 11/8/18

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineNovember 8, 2018

Woodland Dunes was founded in the 1970’s by a handful of people who recognized that the Lakeshore is a special place for nature, something that has been known since Native Americans were the only people who lived here.  There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged diversity, persist, pollinator, rusty-patched bumblebee

Ripples 9/21/17

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Nancy NabakSeptember 22, 2017

Written by Nancy Nabak, Communications Coordinator Before food becomes food, what does it sound like? This may sound like an odd question, but in actuality, much of the time it sounds like a buzz. According to the US Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged bee forage, native wildflowers, pollinator decline, volunteers

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