Ripples from the Dunes by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator. Recently one afternoon, I was driving along a country road and noticed a large, chunky bird perched on a stop sign. […]
Ripples 4/16/20
by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator This time of year, I look forward to a special performance that, for me, signifies spring has arrived. The show starts most evenings […]
Ripples 4/20/2018
This week’s Ripples was written by Anna Hall, Woodland Dunes Intern from Silver Lake College Early this morning, I had the privilege of witnessing an American Woodcock searching for food […]
Ripples 4/12/18
Sandhill Cranes are among the largest birds in Wisconsin, but imagine just how enormous they must appear through the eyes of a young child. Cranes are intriguing to watch and […]
Ripples 2/15/18
The weeks following Valnetine’s Day can be agonizing. In a broad sense time moves along steadily and rapidly, but not quickly enough to satisfy those longing for spring. A walk […]
Ripples 1/5/17
Even though it’s the middle of winter and seemingly too cold for such things, nature’s soap opera has been unfolding in my neighborhood. I tune in each night, quietly listening […]



