By Ariana Zimney, summer intern “Leave No Trace” principles really can be a simple change while out exploring. Some people are not aware of its positive reinforcements to treating nature with kindness and gratitude, nor do they realize the large … Continue reading
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Written by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist It always amazes me how many things a person can see on just a short walk through nature. On Monday, I walked just the first half of Willow Trail, and on this short 15 … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator Mourning doves may not seem like very interesting birds. They are pretty common and drab in color. However, I’ve liked them since childhood. I think it started because … Continue reading
So much can change in a week. Turns out when biology is involved, it can be difficult to predict even a short period into the future. I remember a mathematician in a famous dinosaur movie who said, “Life finds a … Continue reading
Thanksgiving On a November walk, the woods and waters of the Lakeshore seem so different. The air is crisp and so are the leaves underfoot, and instead of a hundred bird songs there are much less – chickadees, some house … Continue reading