Written by Jordan Troeger, land management intern There comes a time in every aspiring biologist’s life that leaves them speechless. A moment where their heart races, their brain halts, and the only thought they can formulate is “Wow”. For me, … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jackson Bjork, Summer Intern One of the many things I enjoy most in life is going for a drive on a beautiful summer day in my Jeep Wrangler with the windows off, the convertible top … Continue reading
During our summer work in the preserve, surveying wildlife or restoring habitat, we try to be aware of the creatures and plants which reside here. We don’t regard them as curiosities- they are living beings and we are in their … Continue reading
One of the highlights of the year for us are the summer bird surveys which take place in the Woodland Dunes preserve. Woodland Dunes was begun as a result of the very special Great Lakes Ridge and Swale habitat found … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Land Management Coordinator The circle of life and constant movement of energy from one being to another can be easily seen in the forest. In the simplest form, trees take up nutrients and … Continue reading