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Tag Archives: invasives

Ripples 6/27/19

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineJune 28, 2019

  Written by Kelly Herfendal, Woodland Dunes summer education intern The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and here at Woodland Dunes there is new life making its way forth now that spring is over. The House Finch and … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants | Tagged ecosystem, environment, invasives, natives, nectar, pollinators

Ripples 5/4/17

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMay 5, 2017

Simply put, I think there are hidden treasures in the natural world just waiting to be found.  And I don’t use the term symbolically- I think there are many things often overlooked that should literally be treasured. This time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, Native Plants | Tagged invasives, natives, pollinators, shade

Ripples 1/26/17

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 2, 2017

  Each year at the nature center, one pair of European starlings makes a nest within the masonry wall of the milk-house attached to the barn. Over time, the walls have shifted, and there is an opening alongside the door … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged adaptation, invasives, starlings, wolf-whistle

Ripples 1/20/17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 20, 2017

After the recent ice storm, a couple of mild weather days afforded us the first opportunity to do habitat work in reasonable comfort.  With the help of volunteer Ray and intern Mikayla, we took to the forest to continue where … Continue reading →

Posted in Invasive plants, Native Plants, Seasons | Tagged enhancement, honeysuckle, invasives, pollinators, restoration, Tracks

Ripples 12/15/16

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineDecember 15, 2016

Suddenly it’s winter.  The luxury of a long, warm fall has finally been replaced with more seasonal conditions.  The extended warmth allowed us to do more habitat work than usual- many  more invasive plants were removed, and acres of land were … Continue reading →

Posted in Invasive plants, Native Plants, Uncategorized | Tagged buckthorn, holly, honeysuckle, invasives, restoration
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