By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator In the early summer, the pond near the tower is full of life. There are the usual animals that come to mind, like red-winged blackbirds, mallards, and frogs, but there is a whole ecosystem of … Continue reading
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by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator Spring is a season that truly awakens my senses. I do enjoy winter, but after the cold temperatures and the lack of snow this year, I love watching the world turn from gray and brown … Continue reading
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By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator/assistant director Recently, some of the staff and DNR employees were conducting surveys in the swales within the preserve. It was a cool, March day and the wood frogs were singing all around us. A few … Continue reading
by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator February is a time of year when some people offer chocolates, candlelit dinners, flowers, and other gifts to woo their love interest. This is a time of year when love is also in the air … Continue reading
By Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator and Assistant Director As the busy fall season winds down, I am able to take time to review the bat survey data that Woodland Dunes helped collect for the DNR this summer. Woodland Dunes has … Continue reading