By Max Kornetzke, summer intern The burr oak is a dominant tree of oak savanna biomes that are more frequently found in the southwestern part of Wisconsin. Around Northeastern Wisconsin you are more likely to see a burr oak in … Continue reading
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By Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Psithurism: The sound of the wind in the trees From: Greek word “Psithuros” meaning to whisper Pronounced: “sith-err-iz-um” For nature lovers, the fall is both wonderful and sad all at once. A season of hellos. … Continue reading
By Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes’ Education Coordinator One of the greatest pleasures of my job is sharing nature with young children. For many of the kids attending field trips at Woodland Dunes, this is their first experience spending time in … Continue reading