Written by Jess Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Despite the overall colder than usual weather, signs of spring are all around us. Just take a short stroll outside in the morning and […]
Ripples 4/30/26
Written by Jason Prigge, Development Director During breaks from the office, I will often stretch my legs with a brisk walk. I have noticed a pair of osprey gliding overhead. […]
Ripples 3/12/26
Written by Jason Prigge, Development Director There is a special kind of quiet that lives inside the observation windows inside Woodland Dunes Nature Center, with the sudden flutter of activity […]
Ripples 2/5/26
Written by Jason Prigge, Development Director At last, the sun’s gentle warmth graced the earth, a balmy 27 degrees, inviting me to wander down the Cattail Trail one tranquil afternoon. […]
Ripples 1/29/26
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist As I write this, the temperature gauge outside our house shows -14 degrees. I filled the bird feeders, added extra suet, and went back inside […]
Ripples 10/16/25
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather (but not too cold), the beautiful fall colors, and the variety of birds that can […]









