By Max Kornetzke, Land Manager Autumn is a season of colorful transition. At Woodland Dunes you will see many shades across the spectrum. The red maples are usually the first […]
Ripples 7/17/25
Written by summer intern Maria Kraynek, Photo by Jessica Johnsrud Growing up, I was always fascinated by trees. Their strong yet overlooked presence in our world continues to amaze me […]
Ripples 10/26/23
Written by Sue Crowley, Land Manager It is a coldish and rainy day with the wind blowing; the daylight is waning and leaves are floating to ground. For many people […]
Ripples 3/2/23
So, one of my greatest joys is tree planting. At least, when successful. There is no guarantee. If I have chosen a place with suitable soil, moisture, and sunshine for […]
Ripples 11/24/21
The things for which I am thankful may be slightly different than those of most people, based on experience. Yesterday when we were banding birds at the nature center, I […]
Ripples 7/15/21
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. […]





