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Tag Archives: swale

Ripples 8/24/23

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineAugust 24, 2023

by Ben Schiltz, summer intern Much of the work done at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve is focused on restoring and preserving the vital swale habitats near the lake Michigan shoreline. This includes managing the wetlands devastated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Habitat | Tagged American woodcock, elusive, forested, shorebird, swale, Wetland

Ripples 7/15/21

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 16, 2021

by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Another summer spent out in the swales planting trees to help combat the devastation that the emerald ash borer is causing in many local forests. To be honest, I thought that last summer was going … Continue reading →

Posted in Forest | Tagged cages, swale, trees

Ripples 5/13/21

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineMay 13, 2021

What a joy to finally emerge from the cold, at least some days, and see nature’s green again.  Early morning’s in May, when not too cold and a calm wind are my favorite days of the year.  The haze of … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged juneberries, peaceful, reddish buds, solitude, swale, white flowers

Ripples 9/13/18

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 13, 2018

by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator I do not know when my love for water began.  I certainly did not like getting my face wet or putting my face underwater during swim lessons as a kid.  Those swim … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged emerald ash borer, swale, trees, Wetland
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