Location is one of the first things to consider when setting up a bird feeder. A shepherd’s hook or a post driven into the ground works well for hanging multiple feeders and should be installed before the ground freezes. The … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Written by Kennedy Zittel, Woodland Dunes intern Halloween is almost here! With that being said, I have another scary tale to share. This time it is about zombies! Picture this, it is mid-winter, the temperature is well below freezing, ponds … Continue reading
We staff at Woodland Dunes see our place in the world as a haven for both wildlife and people. Each year we spend some time trying to measure the diversity of wild things that call our nature preserve home, and … Continue reading
As October wanes, animals are faced with several choices. Well, not really choices, because they are determined by biology honed over millions of years. There are two types of dormancy in living things- prescriptive, in which an organism enters dormancy … Continue reading
October. The world is suddenly cool and colorful. And alive with birds from the north passing through, insects galore, and bursts of new wildflower blooms. I stole away one morning last week to walk a short loop on Willow Trail, … Continue reading