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Ripples 5/25/23

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineMay 30, 2023

Spring seems to be a season of enticement and denial.  Our expectations for warmth barely met, with better weather always around the corner.  At least for activities involving relaxation- if exertion is required, the cool weather we’ve experienced recently is … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged blossom, flowers, honeybees, insects, Nanking cherry, pollinators

Ripples 6/24/2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineJune 24, 2021

During our summer work in the preserve, surveying wildlife or restoring habitat, we try to be aware of the creatures and plants which reside here.  We don’t regard them as curiosities- they are living beings and we are in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants | Tagged colonize, control, helleborine orchid, human effect, Invasive, nectar, pollinators, pull

Ripples 9/10/20

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Nancy NabakSeptember 11, 2020

Written by summer intern, Kennedy Zittel Have you ever seen a bird drink from a cup? I have, but the cup was made out of leaves, and it was attached to one of my favorite native plants: the Cup Plant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants | Tagged cup plant, drinking fountain, flower, pollinators, thrive

Ripples 9/26/19

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 26, 2019

As I write this the world is preparing for another Packers game.  As I look outside around our headquarters it seems that the football team chose very appropriate colors for their season. Right now, goldenrods are in their glory, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants | Tagged asters, bottle gentian, fall colors, goldenrod, pollinators

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

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