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Ripples 10/23/20

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 23, 2020

We staff at Woodland Dunes see our place in the world as a haven for both wildlife and people. Each year we spend some time trying to measure the diversity of wild things that call our nature preserve home, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Rarity | Tagged forked aster, Habitat, high quality natural area, restoration, rusty-patched bumble bee

Ripples 9/6/18

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 21, 2019

One of this year’s projects for Woodland Dunes has been to improve the mouth of a basically unknown little stream which long ago was known as Forget-Me-Not Creek. This site also happens to outfall to Lake Michigan at the location … Continue reading →

Posted in Creek restoration | Tagged creek, plant diversity, restoration, wildlife

Ripples 7/19/18

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 20, 2018

Written by Jeni Klein, land management coordinator  Last week, my co-worker Nancy and I went for a hike on Willow Trail early in the morning to see what flowers were in bloom in the Steffen Prairie. On our way out … Continue reading →

Posted in Prairies | Tagged blazing star, old fields, restoration, St. Johns wort

Ripples 2/8/18

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 9, 2018

This community is full of potential.  To be sure, there is already much to be appreciated and enjoyed: outstanding natural attributes, wonderful people, and many effective businesses.  A solid groundwork has been laid, even though it is not always appreciated.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Lakeshore | Tagged bird migration, native plantings, restoration

Ripples 1/20/17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 20, 2017

After the recent ice storm, a couple of mild weather days afforded us the first opportunity to do habitat work in reasonable comfort.  With the help of volunteer Ray and intern Mikayla, we took to the forest to continue where … Continue reading →

Posted in Invasive plants, Native Plants, Seasons | Tagged enhancement, honeysuckle, invasives, pollinators, restoration, Tracks

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