Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Photo by Woodland Dunes’ Staff 2015 One of my favorite field trips to teach is Owling 101. Typically taught for early elementary ages in the […]
Ripples 12/5/24
By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A few weeks ago, I was walking outside just after dusk when I heard a loud series of hoots. It was the stereotypical owl song […]
Ripples July 21, 2022
Owls have always fascinated people. Native people sometimes feared them and told scary stories about them to their children. After all, they are mysterious, wide-eyed, and have a curious, all-knowing […]
Ripples 10/26/17
As the reality of the fall season sets in, there is much to be enjoyed. At the Nature Center, groups of children visit daily, being taught by our naturalists, staff […]
Ripples 2/2/17
When the weather is mild, it’s nice to sleep with a window open just a crack. Letting in some fresh, cool air seems like a healthy thing to do after […]
Ripples 7/14/16
Written by Breanna Gosh, summer naturalist intern. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go on a “bat cruise” on the West Twin river near Woodland Dunes. A […]




