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
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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
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
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
It is hard to imagine the potential impact of a piece of bare ground in the wintertime. That potential is hidden, waiting for a little encouragement both from the weather and from the people who own and manage it. … Continue reading