Written by Jess Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Despite the overall colder than usual weather, signs of spring are all around us. Just take a short stroll outside in the morning and […]
Ripples 4/23/26
Written by Max Kornetzke, Land Manager This time of year I will get down close to the ground to investigate what has begun to emerge. My neighbors may think I […]
Ripples 10/30/25
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist To celebrate the week of Halloween, let’s share a spooky story from our preserve: I was walking through the forest doing a bird survey, enjoying […]
Ripples 9/4/25
Written by Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Meandering through the butterfly garden I saw countless bumble bees buzzing by, a handful of butterflies fluttering in the breeze, and even a hummingbird moth […]
Ripples 8/28/25
Written by Sue Crowley, Executive Director The dense wall of green vegetation appeared uniform and unremarkable, except for the inviting purple flowers emerging from the tops of the plants. Some […]
Ripples 7/31/25
Written by Max Kornetzke Mid-July through early August is a great time to take a walk down our Willow Trail here at Woodland Dunes. As you walk back you will […]
