Written by naturalist intern Erica Groelle As I was weeding in the Butterfly Garden at the Nature Center one afternoon, I came across several earthworms and thought to myself, “what is an earthworm?” Earthworms are invertebrates, and their bodies contain several … Continue reading
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Written by Breanna Gosh, summer education intern “Ew, I caught something really gross!” “That’s awesome!” Pond dipping is full of surprises, and a great education activity for children who visit Woodland Dunes. There are so many creatures living in our … Continue reading
Written by Alek Henseler, a naturalist intern at Woodland Dunes Late spring is a time marked by rebirth of the animal world, so I should have not been surprised when I startled a mother Ruffed Grouse that had been laying … Continue reading
Written by Jennifer Powell, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator April 22, 2015 marked the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is a relatively young holiday. Older than myself but younger than my parents, for some it stands as … Continue reading
Written by Jennifer Powell, Land Management Coordinator at Woodland Dunes Prairies often stir up images of vast grassland, buffalo, and an undisturbed natural landscape. We often hear how people are the cause of change in the land and the environment … Continue reading