Spring has arrived in our Lakeshore, even though just a week ago temperatures were below zero. Days are longer, the sun is higher in the sky, and all around us wildlife is responding. A few robins and red-winged blackbirds stayed … Continue reading
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by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator This time of year, I look forward to a special performance that, for me, signifies spring has arrived. The show starts most evenings around twilight. The feathered performer sings and shows off his … Continue reading
Finally, a sunny morning. The cool, cloudy, rainy March we just experienced only seemed to add to people’s concerns and worries. About the only thing we can do for ourselves is go for a walk, and even my dog doesn’t … Continue reading
It’s funny how we struggle against nature sometimes: winter weather, summer heat, time itself (I am not a fan of daylight savings). Then again, after another week of struggling to stay warm how do we not develop a bit of … Continue reading
This week’s Ripples was written by Anna Hall, Woodland Dunes Intern from Silver Lake College Early this morning, I had the privilege of witnessing an American Woodcock searching for food in the front yard of the nature center. This is … Continue reading