By Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator The sunflower – nature’s ultimate happy accessory and a symbol of loyalty and adoration. When sunflowers hit the farmer’s market in July, I have bouquets of their bright yellow manes in my arms. This brilliant, … Continue reading
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by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Conifers have always been my favorite type of tree. I love how they stay green all winter (besides tamarack of course) offering a glimpse of color amongst all of the white snow. Though I … Continue reading
By Jeni Klein, Habitat Manager Autumn is in the air. Monarchs have been migrating in large numbers along the lakeshore, headed to the overwintering grounds in Mexico. Maple trees are starting to show off brilliant orange leaves. The nights … Continue reading
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist I find that every time I put an item “somewhere that I won’t lose it” the item always ends up lost. My memory isn’t bad necessarily, it’s just that if I try to not … Continue reading
Just a couple of weeks more now, and we’ll be into spring. As the Earth’s tilt gradually places us more toward the Sun, we’re receiving a lot more solar energy than we did six weeks ago. The birds know it, and … Continue reading