Once again, we stand at the winter solstice, one of my favorite times of the year. Thanks to living on a tilted planet orbiting a warm sun, the amount of light and heat we receive varies throughout the year, and … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
The world seems to have gone dormant now. Leaves are off the trees, wildflowers have withered, frost or snow covers the ground most mornings, and many birds are gone south. Even though it seems nature has taken a step back, … Continue reading
A number of years ago, when I was the assistant director here, I ran into a remarkable gal during the course of my work. She worked for the DNR as our county forester and helped Woodland Dunes with several projects, … Continue reading
The small and unnoticed play a large role in the functions of nature. I realize that is a theme we teach over and over, but it is a fact of which we naturalists are constantly reminded. Majestic large trees and … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Taking a walk through a prairie often feels magical, doesn’t it? In the summer months, flowers of a variety of colors, shapes, and textures carpet the prairie landscape. Fuzzy bumble bees buzz flower to flower. Colorful … Continue reading