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Ripples 4/26/18

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Nancy NabakApril 26, 2018

By Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator for Woodland Dunes It looks like an alien or possibly something that would have been featured in the “Little Shop of Horrors” movie, but it’s not alien. In fact, it’s quite native and great fodder … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants, Seasons | Tagged odor, skunk cabbage, spring, thermogenic

Ripples 1/25/18

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 25, 2018

With February around the corner, there are now definite indications of the coming spring season.  Although wildlife are still prepared for the cold, there are subtle differences all around us compared to the state of things a month ago. Field … Continue reading →

Posted in Courtship, Forest, Spring | Tagged nesting, spring, transition, winter

Ripples 3/16/17

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 20, 2017

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the City of Manitowoc for having planted flowering crabapple trees on the median strip of Waldo Boulevard near the Little Manitowoc River years ago.  I usually drive that street on my way … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged climate change, earth worms, migration, spring

Ripples 5/26/2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineMay 26, 2016

Memorial Day is upon us, a time of remembrance and reflection about people that have passed, especially those who sacrificed their lives for our country.  Across our nation there are services commemorating those people.  Often flowers are a part of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Plants, Spring, Uncategorized | Tagged berries, blossoms, juneberry, memorial day, serviceberry, spring

Ripples 3/31/16

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 31, 2016

As the snow melts, again, the forest floor once more emerges, and the plants and animals that rested under their frozen quilt can again see the light of day.  And be seen by us.  I’m always happy to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest, mosses, Native Plants, Seasons, Spring | Tagged flowering plants, forest floor, mosses, spring

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