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Tag Archives: Invasive

Ripples 3/2/23

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 2, 2023

So, one of my greatest joys is tree planting.  At least, when successful. There is no guarantee.  If I have chosen a place with suitable soil, moisture, and sunshine for the tree species I’ve selected, and I protect it from … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants, Uncategorized | Tagged insects, Invasive, native, oak, sustainable, trees

Ripples 6/24/2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineJune 24, 2021

During our summer work in the preserve, surveying wildlife or restoring habitat, we try to be aware of the creatures and plants which reside here.  We don’t regard them as curiosities- they are living beings and we are in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants | Tagged colonize, control, helleborine orchid, human effect, Invasive, nectar, pollinators, pull

Ripples 8/13/20

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Nancy NabakAugust 13, 2020

Written by Jenna Brandl, summer intern for Woodland Dunes Honeysuckle, horrendous? I wouldn’t have believed it a month ago either. As a Woodland Dunes Land Management intern I often interact with honeysuckle. The Tartarian and Bush honeysuckle, aka Lonicera sibirica … Continue reading →

Posted in Invasive plants | Tagged berries, herbicides, honeysuckle, Invasive, ornamental, spread

Ripples 4/5/18

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineApril 6, 2018

For a week or so it actually looked like spring was coming, until the snow and ice descended once again.  The robins and song sparrows and redwings are still out in the snowy yard, looking a bit forlorn but singing … Continue reading →

Posted in Insects, Spring | Tagged asian lady beetle, bite, Invasive, stink

Ripples 2-06-14

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 16, 2015

When I was in college at UW-Manitowoc, I was introduced to the writing of Aldo Leopold. I was and still am fascinated by his eloquent essays on a system of ethical thought and behavior that includes caring for the land. … Continue reading →

Posted in Restore the Shore | Tagged Habitat, Invasive, Lake Michigan, Migratory Birds
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