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Tag Archives: seeds

Ripples 4/7/22

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Nancy NabakApril 7, 2022

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brilliance, cooking oil, economy, loyalty, mythology, seeds, sunflower

Ripples 2/17/22

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 18, 2022

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 →

Posted in Trees | Tagged birds, Hemlock, seeds, slow-growing, tanning

Ripples 9/23/21

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Nancy NabakSeptember 24, 2021

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 →

Posted in Prairies | Tagged collection, dry, garden, seeds, Seeds of Success Program

Ripples 4/22/21

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineApril 23, 2021

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 →

Posted in Birds | Tagged acorn, black-capped chickadee, hippocampus, memory, seeds, stash

Ripples 2/9/17

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 10, 2017

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 →

Posted in Migration, Native Plants, Seasons | Tagged diversity, Invasive Species, native plants, pollinators, seeds
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