As we creep into late summer, insects become more and more an important part of the landscape. On warm days cicadas now sing from the trees, and at night more and more crickets sing as well. Color and sound are … Continue reading
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by Frances Meyer, Woodland Dunes Summer Intern Recently, visitors exploring the nature center may have noticed an unpleasant smell coming from under the deck. A mother skunk had decided to make the deck her new home, along with her five … Continue reading
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist I had a trail camera out at the end of our Cattail Trail for just a week, around a week or so ago. It captured some amazing things in just that short timeframe, and … Continue reading
Owls have always fascinated people. Native people sometimes feared them and told scary stories about them to their children. After all, they are mysterious, wide-eyed, and have a curious, all-knowing expression. I think their incorporation to the world of Harry … Continue reading
In summer we think of prairie wildflowers, birds scurrying to feed their young, Cicadas singing in the trees, fishing for crappies, biking along the Lake, and more wonderful aspects and activities suited to warm weather. Fireflies dot the nighttime fields, … Continue reading