By Max Kornetzke, Land Manager My eye is drawn to the rippling patterns the wind creates with snow. Their formsecho lakeshore sand dunes or the rolling terrain of an old […]
Ripples 5/29/25
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist If you plan on visiting the nature center anytime soon, right before you walk through the front doors, take a glance up. Nestled atop one of […]
Ripples 4/7/22
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 […]
Ripples 2/17/22
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 […]
Ripples 9/23/21
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 […]
Ripples 4/22/21
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 […]
