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 8/14/25
By Summer Intern, Natalie McNeely This summer, one of my favorite experiences at Woodland Dunes has been conducting bee surveys. As someone who has always loved observing wildlife, it’s been […]
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 […]
Ripples 8/22/24
by Natalie McNeely, intern Watching a prairie flower throughout the spring, summer, and early fall is like watching a painting come to life. The smells of bee balm, the sounds […]
Ripples 5/25/23
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 […]
Ripples 6/24/2021
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 […]
