We have always celebrated the return of migratory birds. We miss them so in the winter, and when they return, just as trees and the first wildflowers start to bloom, it seems the natural world is reborn again. While our … Continue reading
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by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator When we crave the sound of a leaf blower over the sound of kinglets and kingfishers, we might be in trouble. I don’t know how far we are from that, but I refused to let … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Conifers have always been my favorite type of tree. I love how they stay green all winter (besides tamarack of course) offering a glimpse of color amongst all of the white snow. Though I … Continue reading
Woodland Dunes operates a station which “listens” for signals emitted by radio tags that are affixed to migratory birds. We are part of a system known as Motus, which was developed in Canada by researchers. As with bird banding, a … Continue reading
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