By Claire Bosselmann, summer intern Is Older Better? In many ways, yes—especially when discussing the freedom of retirement, aged scotch, and the magnificence of old-growth forests. Old growth forests are […]
Ripples 12/28/23
As the mild December rolls along, the time comes for the annual Christmas Bird Counts. Originally begun in the eastern US 124 years ago, they have been conducted in Manitowoc […]
Ripples 1/6/22
Ripples from the Dunes, by Kennedy Zittle, Assistant Naturalist Recently there has been a new visitor to the bird feeders outside of my office window. Though I appreciate the daily […]
Ripples 12/23/21
Ripples from the Dunes by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator When the white stuff falls, I don’t go south. Instead, I don my boots, snow pants, and coat and pride myself […]
Ripples 1/2/20
Each year for the past 120 years birdwatchers around North America have gone out around this time to count what birds live here in the winter. Previously there was a […]
Ripples 12/6/18
People are very good at doing things- when we put our minds to it, we are able to accomplish remarkable tasks, both good and bad. Sometimes I think that we […]
