Written by Jennifer Klein, Land Management Coordinator Even though I’ve spent most of my life in Wisconsin, I am not a fan of cold weather. I take a long time to acclimate when putting on extra layers and venturing out … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
Nothing changes the appearance of our world as quickly as snow. The gray and brown highlights of just a week ago are buried in white and the frozen surface of the soil is softened. That the world is blanketed is … Continue reading
As I write this, rain is again beating on the nature center windows, and the driveway has turned to ice. Bins of snowshoes are waiting to be used, but it appears that they will remain boxed up for the time … Continue reading
Another interesting winter seems to be upon us. The cold came on suddenly but without snow. December seemed to put a fitting cap on perhaps the wettest year on record with some generous rains. Our January started with rain then … Continue reading
Its hard to find much of an upside to November and early December sometimes, unless you’re given over to the holidays, or birding. Or deer hunting. Even though its a damp, cold, gray day the feeders are busier than usual … Continue reading