Written by Jess Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Despite the overall colder than usual weather, signs of spring are all around us. Just take a short stroll outside in the morning and […]
Ripples 4/30/26
Written by Jason Prigge, Development Director During breaks from the office, I will often stretch my legs with a brisk walk. I have noticed a pair of osprey gliding overhead. […]
Ripples 4/23/26
Written by Max Kornetzke, Land Manager This time of year I will get down close to the ground to investigate what has begun to emerge. My neighbors may think I […]
Ripples 4/16/26
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist During the spring, the wet areas of the State Natural Area fill with sunshine, both literally as the weather warms and the sun shines through, […]
Ripples 4/9/26
Written by Sue Crowley, Executive Director I was taking a hike out on Cattail Trail boardwalk the other day to see what the rains of spring have filled up, rejuvenated, […]
Ripples 2/27/25
By Max Kornetzke, land manager Ever wonder how spring wildflowers spread across our forests? Many unrelated spring wildflowers have developed a strategy for making sure their offspring have a safe […]
